Comparison

Buildio vs Hackertab

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

Head to head
About

Buildio

Manage and monitor your Bitrise CI builds from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Control projects, start builds, view logs in real-time, and receive instant notifications. Seamlessly switch between multiple accounts and utilize multitasking features for efficient development.

Highlights
  • Complete build control
  • Real-time log monitoring
  • Access build artifacts
  • Instant build status notifications
  • Multi-account switching
  • Multitasking support
Features
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Discover the power of seamless CI management in the palm of your hand with Buildio - the premier client for Bitrise CI. Now you can control and monitor all your builds in one place, anytime, anywhere. Whether you're on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, Buildio transforms build management into a smooth, integrated experience. With Buildio, you can: - Take Complete Control of Your Builds: Easily manage your projects, start new builds, abort or rebuild existing ones, all from one app. - Real-Time Monitoring: Keep an eye on your build logs in real time. Never miss a critical change or update. - Access to Build Artifacts: Effortlessly navigate through your build artifacts for a comprehensive view of your project. - Instant Notifications: Stay informed with immediate notifications on build status changes. Always be in the loop, always be ready. - Multi-Account Switching: Manage multiple business or private accounts without the need to log in and out. Switching between projects has never been easier. - Multitasking Support: Exploit the multi-window capabilities on your iPad or Mac for a more productive workflow. - Markdown Support: Enjoy markdown support for commit messages, enabling easier and clearer communication. Crafted to perfectly blend with the iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms, Buildio provides an intuitive, streamlined interface that's as pleasing to the eyes as it is functional. With Buildio, managing your Bitrise CI builds becomes a fluid, efficient process, leaving you more time to focus on what matters most - creating fantastic software. Don't just build; Build smart, Build fast, Buildio!

About

Hackertab

This app aggregates tech news, developer updates, and trending repositories from over a dozen trusted sources. It allows users to customize their feed based on interests and save articles for later reading. Stay informed on the latest in the developer world, even on the go.

Highlights
  • Curated feed of repositories, news, tools, and events
  • Aggregates content from 11+ trusted sources
  • Follow 46+ development topics
  • Customize feed by sources and interests
  • Save favorite articles for later
  • Share articles easily
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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HackerTab Mobile is your personalized tech dashboard, a curated feed of the latest repositories, developer news, tools, and events, tailored to your interests. Built for developers of all types, mobile, backend, full stack, or data science. HackerTab saves you time by aggregating top content from 11 trusted sources including GitHub, Hacker News, Dev.to, Medium, Product Hunt, and more. Key Features • Get updates from 12+ platforms: GitHub, HackerNews, Dev.to, Reddit, Medium, and others • Follow 46+ development topics like Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Php, Go, R and many more • Customize your feed by selecting your favorite sources and interests • Save your favorite articles and read them later • Share articles with your friends in one click • Seamlessly switch between light and dark mode based on your system settings • Reach out to support directly via email HackerTab Mobile brings the best of the dev world to your phone — so you stay informed even when you're away from your desktop.

Screenshots

Buildio4 screens
Hackertab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Buildio at every 6 weeks against Hackertab's every 4 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Buildio against 5.0 for Hackertab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buildio ships an update every 6 weeks, Hackertab every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Buildio versus Hackertab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildioHackertab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergii KhliustinZouhir RAJDAOUI

Customer experience

Buildio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hackertab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Buildio

No in-app purchases

None

Hackertab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buildio free?
Buildio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hackertab free?
Hackertab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buildio or Hackertab?
Buildio and Hackertab are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Buildio or Hackertab have ads?
Neither Buildio nor Hackertab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buildio or Hackertab?
Buildio ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hackertab every 4 months. Most recently, Buildio was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hackertab on October 13, 2026.

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