Comparison

Electronics Bazaar vs command_line

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

Head to head
About

Electronics Bazaar

Features
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Launched in February 2007, Electronics Bazaar is India's first sourcing magazine in the electronics space. The magazine aims to provide a B2B platform for the buying and selling of electronics products in India. It’s a must read for those who want to keep themselves updated on all that is happening in the Indian electronics industry. Electronics Bazaar covers current and future market trends, buying and selling opportunities, product launches, and innovations driving the Indian electronics industry. It’s a very important and authentic source of information for all those seeking to enter or expand their business in the Indian electronics industry. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One months subscription - $0.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Six months subscription - $5.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $9.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

About

command_line

A fast, terminal-style client for reading and participating in Hacker News discussions. Offers a focused interface with features like offline caching and story saving. Premium unlocks account actions and advanced tools for deeper engagement.

Highlights
  • Terminal-inspired interface
  • Browse all story types
  • Threaded comment discussions
  • Search Hacker News
  • Save stories with bookmarks
  • Offline caching
  • Account sign-in and participation
Features
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command_line is a fast, terminal-style Hacker News client built for readers who want speed, focus, and real participation. Browse top stories, new stories, best stories, Ask HN, Show HN, jobs, polls, profiles, and full discussion threads in a clean mobile experience designed to feel quick, dense, and intentional. Unlike many read-only Hacker News apps, command_line is built for both reading and doing. Free users can browse and read comfortably, while premium unlocks account-based actions and power-user tools. FREE FEATURES • Read Hacker News with a fast, terminal-inspired interface • Browse Top, New, Best, Ask HN, Show HN, Jobs, and Polls • Open full story discussions with threaded comments • Search Hacker News stories and discussions • Save stories with bookmarks for later • Use offline-friendly caching for faster repeat visits • View user profiles and activity • Enjoy a focused dark interface designed for mobile reading PREMIUM FEATURES • Sign in to your Hacker News account • Upvote stories and comments • Reply to discussions • Submit posts • Manage your account session from the app • Access RSS tools and advanced power-user features WHY command_line Most Hacker News clients feel outdated, slow, or limited. command_line was rebuilt to feel fast on every revisit, not just the first load. It combines quick browsing, cached reading, dense threaded discussions, and a terminal-style design that stands out from generic news apps. Whether you just want a better way to read Hacker News on mobile or a premium tool for participating in the community, command_line is built to help you move through the news quickly and stay close to the conversation. SUBSCRIPTION / PURCHASE INFO Premium is available as an optional monthly, yearly, or lifetime upgrade. Reading remains free. Premium unlocks account actions and advanced features such as sign-in, voting, replying, posting, and RSS tools. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

Electronics Bazaar4 screens
command_line4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Electronics Bazaar at every 3 months against command_line's every 15 months. Electronics Bazaar also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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. Electronics Bazaar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and command_line sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electronics Bazaar ships an update every 3 months, command_line every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Electronics Bazaar versus command_line: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectronics Bazaarcommand_line
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB39 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Daniel Shaw

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Electronics Bazaar

Subscriptions1
  • Electronics Bazaar$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • Electronics Bazaar July 2012$0.99
  • Electronics Bazaar November 2012$0.99
  • Electronics Bazaar February 2014$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Electronics bazaar December 2015$0.99
  • Electronics Bazaar July 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar August 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar June 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar Sept 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar Oct 2020$1.99
3 purchases

command_line

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Electronics Bazaar free?
Electronics Bazaar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is command_line free?
command_line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Electronics Bazaar or command_line have ads?
Neither Electronics Bazaar nor command_line shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electronics Bazaar or command_line?
Electronics Bazaar ships an update every 3 months, and command_line every 15 months. Most recently, Electronics Bazaar was updated on September 22, 2026 and command_line on July 23, 2026.

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