Hackers for Hacker News vs Lecto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hackers for Hacker News
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Use Hackers to get the latest technology news, exciting discussions, and innovative ideas. What is Hacker News? * Technology News Hacker News brings together the latest news, articles, and discussions about technology and startups. You can share and discuss information about the latest tech trends and emerging companies. * Code, Design & Development With a focus on programming, design, and software development, it's a place for exchanging technical insights and ideas. You can also seek feedback and advice on your own projects. * Curated Content & Discussion Quality of user submissions is highly valued - articles and links are rated by the community. Top-rated posts rise to the top, making it an invaluable resource for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to discover new knowledge and insights.
Lecto
This application offers a beautifully designed reader for RSS feeds, podcasts, YouTube, and Telegram channels. It features AI summaries, offline reading, and a built-in podcast player, all within a clean, ad-free experience.
- RSS feed reader
- Podcast player
- YouTube channel reader
- Telegram channel reader
- AI summaries
- Offline reading
- Customizable design
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Lecto, just a Reader for privacy. 100% free. No ads. No subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lecto at fortnightly against Hackers for Hacker News's every 7 months. Hackers for Hacker News's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hackers for Hacker News ships an update every 7 months, Lecto fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hackers for Hacker News | Lecto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Xin | Yuefeng Zhu |
In-app purchases
Hackers for Hacker News
No in-app purchases
Lecto
No in-app purchases
Questions
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