Comparison

Hacker News Headlines vs HackStream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hacker News Headlines

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
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Stay Ahead with the Latest Tech News Dive into the world of technology, startups, programming, and more with the ultimate Hacker Headlines. This app delivers the top stories and discussions right to your fingertips with unparalleled speed and usability. Key Features: * Beautiful Design: Enjoy a clean, modern interface that's a pleasure to use. * Fast and Reliable: Get the latest updates with lightning-fast performance. * Enhanced Reading: Navigate large comment threads easily and enjoy readable typography. * Ad-Free Experience: No ads, no subscriptions, just pure content. Feedback and Support: Have questions or feedback? Reach out to us at d.piromnia@gmail.com or visit our GitHub page https://github.com/dipiro/Hacker-Headlines.

About

HackStream

Features
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HackStream is an unofficial Hacker News client designed to streamline your experience.  At its core, HackStream has a customizable upvote threshold and you only see stories that meet that level in your feed. That way, you can enjoy a clean, focused feed of high-quality posts.  ou can bookmark, comment, reply, and upvote directly. Browse new, top, best and more.  HackStream keeps you in control of the Hacker News content that matters most to you.

Screenshots

Hacker News Headlines4 screens
HackStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hacker News Headlines at none against HackStream's 1. Hacker News Headlines also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HackStream sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hacker News Headlines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hacker News Headlines versus HackStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacker News HeadlinesHackStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDzmitry PirozhnikFiveSheep OU

In-app purchases

None

Hacker News Headlines

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HackStream

One-time1
  • Notifications$1.99

Questions

Is Hacker News Headlines free?
Hacker News Headlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HackStream free?
HackStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hacker News Headlines or HackStream have ads?
Neither Hacker News Headlines nor HackStream shows ads.

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