H for Hacker News vs HackerReads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
H for Hacker News
Stay updated with the latest tech news and discussions in a fast, modern, and clutter-free interface. Search the archive, bookmark articles into custom collections, and enjoy a unified reading experience with a built-in reader for external links.
- Search Hacker News archive
- Bookmark stories into custom collections
- Browse Top, New, Best, Show HN, Ask HN, Job stories
- Collapsible comment view
- Built-in reader for external links
- Export/import bookmarks and reading history
- Read history timeline
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# H for Hacker News – A Better Way to Read Hacker News H for Hacker News is a fast, modern, and beautifully designed Hacker News client. Stay updated with the latest in technology, startups, programming, AI, and more — all in one intuitive and clutter-free app. Key Features # Search and Discover - Search across the entire Hacker News archive - Easily find and bookmark high-quality discussions # Full Content Access - Browse Top, New, Best, Show HN, Ask HN, and Job stories - Read full threads with a clean, collapsible comment view - View user profiles, karma scores, and submission history # Advanced Bookmarking - Save stories into custom collections - Organize your bookmarks by topic or interest - Quickly return to your favorite reads # Efficient and Seamless Browsing - Infinite scrolling for uninterrupted exploration - Optimized for fast loading and smooth navigation - Minimal data usage, even on slow connections # Unified Reading Experience - Read articles and comments in one integrated view - Built-in reader for external links - Share stories easily through messaging and social apps # Full Control Over Your Data - Export and import your bookmarks and reading history - Your data stays with you — no tracking, no lock-in # Read History - Automatically keeps a timeline of everything you've read - Easily revisit past stories and discussions # Why Choose H for Hacker News? Built for developers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts, H for Hacker News delivers the best of Hacker News in a distraction-free, performance-optimized app that fits your workflow.
HackerReads
This app delivers curated tech and hacking news with AI-powered summaries. It offers a clean, distraction-free reading experience for developers and tech enthusiasts, ensuring you stay updated on important stories without the clutter.
- AI-powered summaries
- Curated top tech stories
- Clean, minimal design
- Smart story tracking
- Dark mode support
- Lightweight and fast
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HackerReads surfaces the most important stories in tech, hacking, and software — without the noise. Built for developers, security enthusiasts, and curious minds, HackerReads delivers a focused, no-frills reading experience — now enhanced with AI-powered summaries. Key Features: AI Summaries Quickly understand each story with concise AI-generated summaries. No need to visit external sites. Curated Top Stories Only the most relevant and widely discussed stories are included, ensuring signal over noise. Clean, Minimal Design A distraction-free interface built for fast scanning and in-depth reading. Smart Story Tracking Automatically checks for new top stories, so you stay updated effortlessly. Dark Mode Support Comfortable reading experience whether you're coding during the day or burning the midnight oil. Lightweight and Fast No ads, no clutter. Just performance and simplicity. Whether you're deep in code or on a short break, HackerReads makes it easy to stay up to date with what matters in the hacker and tech world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HackerReads at none against H for Hacker News's 4. H for Hacker News's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. H for Hacker News sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HackerReads asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for H for Hacker News against 5.0 for HackerReads. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.
H for Hacker News ships an update every 3 days, HackerReads every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | H for Hacker News | HackerReads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krishna Sangeeth KS | Mahesh Adhikari |
Customer experience
H for Hacker News
HackerReads
In-app purchases
H for Hacker News
- small$0.99
- medium$1.99
- large$4.99
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- extralarge$9.99
HackerReads
No in-app purchases
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