Comparison

HackerTube vs Pinepods

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

Head to head
About

HackerTube

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HackerTube is an app for watching the talks and activities of the Chaos Computer Club. It is not officially affiliated with the CCC. The Chaos Computer Club is Europe's largest hacker community and allows people with a wide range of interests from all over the world to meet up and discuss various topics. The club generally meets in small groups/get-togethers, but also hosts large conferences. Here they tinker, talk and exchange ideas. Technical barriers are overcome, new things created and old ones taken apart. Discussions range from technological to political and social topics, with a focus on communication and exchange of ideas and information. For over fifteen years, the Chaos Computer Club has created videos to document the many talks and activities, many of which are available via various platforms. The HackerTube app now allows users to comfortably access this video material via their Apple TV and provides an insight into the club's activities. Just relax on your couch, select the HackerTube app and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of the Chaos Computer Club!

About

Pinepods

Manage and listen to your podcasts with a self-hosted server. Enjoy a beautiful interface, offline downloads, and advanced playback controls. Offers complete control and a private listening experience.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted server synchronization
  • Intuitive mobile interface with themes
  • Offline episode downloads
  • Chapter support
  • Playlist management
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Background audio playback
Features
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PinePods is a complete podcast management solution that allows you to host your own podcast server and enjoy a beautiful mobile experience. This is the official companion app for Pinepods servers, designed for iOS Features of Pinepods: • Self-hosted podcast server synchronization that syncs everything between your devices • Beautiful, intuitive mobile interface with loads of themes that sync between devices and platforms • Full Carplay App and Audio Support • Download episodes for offline listening or archiving on your server • Chapter support with navigation • Playlist management • User statistics and listening history • Multi-device synchronization • Search and discovery • Background audio playback • Sleep timer and playback speed controls PinePods gives you complete control over your podcast experience while providing the convenience of modern podcast apps. Perfect for users who want privacy, control, and a great listening experience. Note: This app requires a PinePods server to be set up. Visit the PinePods GitHub repository for server installation instructions. Thanks for using Pinepods!

Screenshots

HackerTube3 screens
Pinepods4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HackerTube at 5 against Pinepods's 3. Pinepods's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HackerTube ships an update every 6 months, Pinepods every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HackerTube versus Pinepods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHackerTubePinepods
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMathijs BernsonCollin Pendleton

In-app purchases

None

HackerTube

No in-app purchases

None

Pinepods

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HackerTube free?
HackerTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinepods free?
Pinepods is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HackerTube or Pinepods have ads?
Neither HackerTube nor Pinepods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HackerTube or Pinepods?
HackerTube ships an update every 6 months, and Pinepods every 10 months. Most recently, HackerTube was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pinepods on October 22, 2026.

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