Comparison

HN Reader vs Hacker News Headlines

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HN Reader

Features
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Read Hacker News (https://news.ycombinator.com/) articles and comments with this clean, simple, modern looking and fast performing universal app. • Top stories • Newest stories • Best stories • Job stories Themes • A beautiful design user interface with loads of customizable options • Night theme (Dark Theme) All articles and comments in the app are displayed as is, provided by Hacker News, and not owned by the publisher of this app.

About

Hacker News Headlines

Access the latest technology, startup, and programming news with a fast and reliable reader. Enjoy a clean interface, easy navigation of comment threads, and enhanced readability. This app offers a pure content experience without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Clean, modern interface
  • Fast and reliable performance
  • Easy comment thread navigation
  • Readable typography
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Stay Ahead with the Latest Tech News Dive into the world of technology, startups, programming, and more with the ultimate Hacker Headlines. This app delivers the top stories and discussions right to your fingertips with unparalleled speed and usability. Key Features: * Beautiful Design: Enjoy a clean, modern interface that's a pleasure to use. * Fast and Reliable: Get the latest updates with lightning-fast performance. * Enhanced Reading: Navigate large comment threads easily and enjoy readable typography. * Ad-Free Experience: No ads, no subscriptions, just pure content. Feedback and Support: Have questions or feedback? Reach out to us at d.piromnia@gmail.com or visit our GitHub page https://github.com/dipiro/Hacker-Headlines.

Screenshots

HN Reader3 screens
Hacker News Headlines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HN Reader at 11.0 against Hacker News Headlines's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HN Reader versus Hacker News Headlines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHN ReaderHacker News Headlines
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTruong LuuDzmitry Pirozhnik

In-app purchases

None

HN Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Hacker News Headlines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HN Reader free?
HN Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hacker News Headlines free?
Hacker News Headlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HN Reader or Hacker News Headlines have ads?
Neither HN Reader nor Hacker News Headlines shows ads.

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