# command_line vs Hacker News Headlines

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hacker News Headlines at none against command_line's 3. command_line's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. command_line sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hacker News Headlines 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 Hacker News Headlines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | command_line | Hacker News Headlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-line/id6468368351/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-news-headlines/id6503651730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699998952) | [Dzmitry Pirozhnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736014520) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, Vision Pro support

**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 |


### Hacker News Headlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-news-headlines/id6503651730)

Access the latest technology, startup, and programming news with a fast and reliable reader. Enjoy a clean interface, easy navigation of comment threads, and enhanced readability. This app offers a pure content experience without ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Clean, modern interface, Fast and reliable performance, Easy comment thread navigation, Readable typography, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is command_line free?

command_line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hacker News Headlines free?

Hacker News Headlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, command_line or Hacker News Headlines?

command_line and Hacker News Headlines are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do command_line or Hacker News Headlines have ads?

Neither command_line nor Hacker News Headlines shows ads.

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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.*