HackStream vs Translating Hacker News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HackStream
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HackStream is an unofficial Hacker News client designed to streamline your experience.Β At its core, HackStream has a customizable upvote threshold and you only see stories that meet that level in your feed.Β That way, you can enjoy a clean, focused feed of high-quality posts.Β ou can bookmark, comment, reply, and upvote directly. Browse new, top, best and more.Β HackStream keeps you in control of the Hacker News content that matters most to you.
Translating Hacker News
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Translating Hacker News is a terminal-style Hacker News reader that translates stories, comments, and articles into your preferred language. Browse Top, New, Best, Ask, Show, and Jobs feeds, read threaded discussions, save favorites, and revisit recent stories. Pro unlocks widgets, Hacker News login, favorites sync, and advanced AI translation.
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Verdict
HackStream and Translating Hacker News are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HackStream sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Translating Hacker News sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HackStream | Translating Hacker News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FiveSheep OU | εη¦ ζ² |
In-app purchases
HackStream
- Notifications$1.99
Translating Hacker News
- PRO Mode$0.99
Questions
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