Comparison

Developer vs Hackertab

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

Head to head
About

Developer

Features
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Developer Tools helps you test servers, API calls, clients, and more. For each GET/POST request, it displays the JSON response in a user-friendly viewer. The JSON viewer supports all common data types, including lists, dictionaries, integers, doubles, and strings. It also shows the path to each element, making it easier to implement paths programmatically. The app also allows you to host an HTTP server directly on your phone and provides the IP address for connection. This is especially useful when testing data sent to a server or when getting started with server integration. Additionally, the app lets you generate and save QR codes. If any issues arise, or if you’d like to request a new feature, feel free to send me an email directly from the app’s home page. Included tools: Sending GET/POST requests JSON viewer for responses QR code generator Hosting an HTTP server on your phone

About

Hackertab

This app aggregates tech news, developer updates, and trending repositories from over a dozen trusted sources. It allows users to customize their feed based on interests and save articles for later reading. Stay informed on the latest in the developer world, even on the go.

Highlights
  • Curated feed of repositories, news, tools, and events
  • Aggregates content from 11+ trusted sources
  • Follow 46+ development topics
  • Customize feed by sources and interests
  • Save favorite articles for later
  • Share articles easily
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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HackerTab Mobile is your personalized tech dashboard, a curated feed of the latest repositories, developer news, tools, and events, tailored to your interests. Built for developers of all types, mobile, backend, full stack, or data science. HackerTab saves you time by aggregating top content from 11 trusted sources including GitHub, Hacker News, Dev.to, Medium, Product Hunt, and more. Key Features • Get updates from 12+ platforms: GitHub, HackerNews, Dev.to, Reddit, Medium, and others • Follow 46+ development topics like Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Php, Go, R and many more • Customize your feed by selecting your favorite sources and interests • Save your favorite articles and read them later • Share articles with your friends in one click • Seamlessly switch between light and dark mode based on your system settings • Reach out to support directly via email HackerTab Mobile brings the best of the dev world to your phone — so you stay informed even when you're away from your desktop.

Screenshots

Developer4 screens
Hackertab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Developer at daily against Hackertab's every 4 months. Hackertab's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Developer ships an update daily, Hackertab every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Developer versus Hackertab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeveloperHackertab
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMannon WallaceZouhir RAJDAOUI

In-app purchases

None

Developer

No in-app purchases

None

Hackertab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Developer free?
Developer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hackertab free?
Hackertab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Developer or Hackertab have ads?
Neither Developer nor Hackertab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Developer or Hackertab?
Developer ships an update daily, and Hackertab every 4 months. Most recently, Developer was updated on September 9, 2026 and Hackertab on September 28, 2026.

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