command_line vs Contentroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Terminal-inspired interface
- Browse all story types
- Threaded comment discussions
- Search Hacker News
- Save stories with bookmarks
- Offline caching
- Account sign-in and participation
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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session from the app • Access RSS tools and advanced power-user features WHY command_line Most Hacker News clients feel outdated, slow, or limited.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.
Contentroll
This AI-powered app curates personalized web content based on your interests. Discover new topics, gain insights, and organize your favorite articles into automatically updating collections. Stay informed with relevant alerts.
- Personalized content feed
- Topic exploration
- Insightful content analysis
- Organizable content library
- Relevant content notifications
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Discover the web like never before with cutting-edge AI technology that curates the latest, most relevant content personalized just for you. Explore new topics, stay updated with your interests, and effortlessly find insights to your questions. Your Roll - Personalized feed filled with content tailored to your interests. Explore - Discover new and diverse content across various topics. Insights - Deep dive into content and topics, and find meaningful answers to your questions. Library - Organize your favorite content into collections that automatically update with new, relevant content. Notifications - Stay updated with alerts about new content and updates that match your interests.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contentroll at none against command_line's 3. Contentroll also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. command_line sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Contentroll asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for command_line against 5.0 for Contentroll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | command_line | Contentroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Shaw | Anuj Malla |
Customer experience
command_line
Contentroll
In-app purchases
command_line
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$99.99
Contentroll
No in-app purchases
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