# Electronics Bazaar vs command_line

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Electronics Bazaar | command_line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-line/id6468368351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Daniel Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699998952) |

## What reviewers say

### Electronics Bazaar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronics-bazaar/id565095366)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Electronics Bazaar | $0.99 | per month |
| Electronics Bazaar July 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electronics Bazaar November 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electronics Bazaar February 2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electronics bazaar December 2015 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electronics Bazaar July 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Electronics Bazaar August 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Electronics Bazaar June 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Electronics Bazaar Sept 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Electronics Bazaar Oct 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |


### command_line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-line/id6468368351)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*