GMTU vs HackLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GMTU
This application allows users to receive real-time code progress updates directly on their phones. It integrates with a Python package to send notifications, useful for monitoring loops or single execution events.
- Real-time code progress updates
- Integration with gmtu Python package
- Send updates from for loops
- One-time update notifications
- Mobile monitoring
Read full descriptionHide full description
The GMTU app works with the gmtu python package to send updates to your phone. This can be used in for loops or just one time update.
HackLens
Read full descriptionHide full description
HackLens is the best way to browse, read, and follow Hacker News on mobile. Enjoy a clean, modern, and fast interface built for reading and discovering the latest in tech. Key Features: Clean and modern UI Read full stories or generate AI-powered summaries Search stories View trending stories from the last 1h, 6h, or 24h Bookmark stories to read later Appearance settings: light/dark mode + adjustable font size Follow topics you care about Get notifications when your topics have new stories Sync bookmarks, topics, and appearance settings across devices Whether you're a developer, creator, designer, or tech enthusiast, HackLens keeps you updated with the stories that matter. A better way to explore Hacker News — wherever you are.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HackLens at 3 against GMTU's 1. HackLens also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | GMTU | HackLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Xuan Tang | Azz-eddine BERRAMOU |
In-app purchases
GMTU
No in-app purchases
HackLens
No in-app purchases
