Rosella for Hacker News vs PatchRadar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rosella for Hacker News
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Rosella is a beautiful Hacker News reader, designed from the ground up to provide the best possible experience on iPhone and iPad. * Full Hacker News functionality Read stories, participate in discussions, vote, see poll results, submit content, reply to others and view user profiles. You can do it all from Rosella! * Make It Yours Hide stories from websites you dislike, choose your favorite colors, and customize the experience with many more options! * Designed for iPhone (and iPad!) Rosella features a native, clean interface that makes it feel right at home on your device. * No tracking, no ads Rosella is a privacy respecting app made by an independent developer. Whether you're a longtime Hacker News user or just discovering it, I hope you'll enjoy using Rosella. Try it out and take your Hacker News game to the next level! Disclaimer: This app is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Y Combinator or the official Hacker News site in any way.
PatchRadar
Stay informed about the software and games you care about. Receive instant notifications for updates, patch notes, and sales. Discover new products tailored to your interests and request additions to the platform.
- Track favorite games and software
- Instant update notifications
- Discover new products
- Request new product additions
- Stay updated on sales and patch notes
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Discover a new way to stay updated on the software and games you love. Track your favorite products to receive the latest updates, patch notes, sales, and news - all in one place. With PatchRadar, you can: - Keep track of your favorite games and software. - Get instant notifications about updates, new features, and deals. - Discover new products based on your interests. - Request products we don’t have yet — your feedback helps us grow! Our platform is built for fans who want to stay connected to the products they love, without noise or distractions. Whether it’s the newest game update or an exciting sale, PatchRadar has you covered. Download PatchRadar today and never miss an update again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatchRadar at none against Rosella for Hacker News's 1. PatchRadar also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Rosella for Hacker News sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PatchRadar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rosella for Hacker News ships an update every 6 weeks, PatchRadar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rosella for Hacker News | PatchRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Diego Otero Diaz | PatchRadar GmbH |
In-app purchases
Rosella for Hacker News
- Rosella Pro$4.99
PatchRadar
No in-app purchases
Questions
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