闻道HN vs ModelDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
闻道HN
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HNEveryDay is a high-performance, privacy-first, AI-enhanced Hacker News client , built specifically for Geekers who live in the terminal and dream in code.
ModelDrop
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ModelDrop is the independent radar for AI models, updates, and benchmarks. Get instant verified alerts on new model releases, pricing updates, and open weights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ModelDrop at every 4 days against 闻道HN's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
闻道HN ships an update every 5 months, ModelDrop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 闻道HN | ModelDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 永林 陈 | Jonas Boos |
In-app purchases
闻道HN
No in-app purchases
ModelDrop
No in-app purchases
