Comparison

Native Reader for Hacker News vs Hacker News Headlines

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

Head to head
About

Native Reader for Hacker News

Explore Hacker News with advanced filtering and customizable text sizes. Share articles easily and hide unwanted stories with a swipe. Enjoy an ad-free reading experience with dark mode options.

Highlights
  • Filter stories by Rank, Points, or Comments
  • Responsive text sizes
  • Share articles to social platforms
  • Swipe to hide stories
  • Ad-free reading
  • Dark mode
Features
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Experience Hacker News like never before with our new app! Take full advantage of your iOS device to: * Explore the Top 100 Hacker News stories in innovative ways: filter by Rank, Points, or Comments. * Enjoy fully responsive text sizes that cater to your reading comfort. * Share the articles that resonate with you across all your favorite social platforms. * Quickly hide stories from your feed with a simple swipe to the left! * Immerse yourself in ad-free reading with built-in reader mode. * Switch to dark mode for comfortable reading day or night.

About

Hacker News Headlines

Access the latest technology, startup, and programming news with a fast and reliable reader. Enjoy a clean interface, easy navigation of comment threads, and enhanced readability. This app offers a pure content experience without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Clean, modern interface
  • Fast and reliable performance
  • Easy comment thread navigation
  • Readable typography
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Stay Ahead with the Latest Tech News Dive into the world of technology, startups, programming, and more with the ultimate Hacker Headlines. This app delivers the top stories and discussions right to your fingertips with unparalleled speed and usability. Key Features: * Beautiful Design: Enjoy a clean, modern interface that's a pleasure to use. * Fast and Reliable: Get the latest updates with lightning-fast performance. * Enhanced Reading: Navigate large comment threads easily and enjoy readable typography. * Ad-Free Experience: No ads, no subscriptions, just pure content. Feedback and Support: Have questions or feedback? Reach out to us at d.piromnia@gmail.com or visit our GitHub page https://github.com/dipiro/Hacker-Headlines.

Screenshots

Native Reader for Hacker News3 screens
Hacker News Headlines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hacker News Headlines at 5.0 against Native Reader for Hacker News's 4.2. On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hacker News Headlines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Native Reader for Hacker News versus Hacker News Headlines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNative Reader for Hacker NewsHacker News Headlines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCristian MonterrozaDzmitry Pirozhnik

Customer experience

Native Reader for Hacker News

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Hacker News Headlines

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Native Reader for Hacker News

No in-app purchases

None

Hacker News Headlines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Native Reader for Hacker News free?
Native Reader for Hacker News is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hacker News Headlines free?
Hacker News Headlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Native Reader for Hacker News or Hacker News Headlines?
Hacker News Headlines is rated higher. Native Reader for Hacker News averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hacker News Headlines averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Native Reader for Hacker News or Hacker News Headlines have ads?
Neither Native Reader for Hacker News nor Hacker News Headlines shows ads.

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