HN Reader Pro vs LiAi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HN Reader Pro
A streamlined reader for tech news, offering a comfortable dark mode experience. It displays top stories with integrated article and comment views, plus bookmarking for easy saving. Stay connected with the tech community.
- Dark mode for comfortable browsing
- Integrated article and comment viewing
- Bookmark functionality
- Top stories display
- Tech community engagement
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A sleek Hacker News reader with dark mode for comfortable browsing. Features top stories, integrated article and comment viewing on a single page, and bookmark functionality for saving interesting content. Stay informed and engaged with the tech community effortlessly.
LiAi
This app uses AI to automatically summarize and cluster tech news articles. It provides concise, insightful summaries to help you stay informed without the clutter of repetitive news. Enjoy listening to summaries on the go or get quick updates via a home screen widget.
- Automatic summaries and clustering
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Home screen widget for updates
- User-friendly design
- Duplicate content elimination
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LiAI revolutionizes the way you stay updated with tech news by automatically summarizing and clustering articles using advanced AI. With LiAI, you can enjoy concise, insightful summaries that cut through the noise of repetitive news, ensuring you always stay informed without the clutter. Key Features: - Automatic Summaries & Clustering: AI curates and organizes tech news into concise summaries, eliminating duplicate content. - Text-to-Speech: Enjoy listening to tech news summaries on the go with integrated Text-to-Speech functionality. - Never Miss Important News: The home screen widget keeps you updated at a glance, so you never miss a crucial update. - User-Friendly Design: Easy-to-use interface tailored for tech enthusiasts. Download LiAI today and experience a smarter way to stay informed about the tech world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HN Reader Pro at every 2 days against LiAi's every 2 months. HN Reader Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
HN Reader Pro ships an update every 2 days, LiAi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HN Reader Pro | LiAi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lucas Lima | Nguyen Ngoc Duy Luan |
Customer experience
HN Reader Pro
LiAi
In-app purchases
HN Reader Pro
No in-app purchases
LiAi
No in-app purchases
