# Discourse Hub

> Official mobile app for Discourse community platform. (iPhone/iPad app by Discourse.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discourse-hub/id1173672076 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Discourse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173672075)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 138 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discourse-hub/id1173672076/reviews.md

## What is Discourse Hub?

The official mobile app for Discourse, the leading open-source platform for building and managing online communities. 

With Discourse, people around the world connect, share knowledge, and engage in meaningful conversations. Discourse makes it easy to stay connected wherever you go.

FEATURES:

ALL YOUR COMMUNITIES IN ONE APP
Add multiple Discourse communities and switch between them seamlessly, so you’re always in the loop.

DISCOVER NEW COMMUNITIES
Use the Discover feature to find and join new communities that match your interests.

STAY UPDATED ON THE GO
Receive notifications for new messages, replies, and updates, so you never miss anything important.

INSTANT POSTING AND REPLYING
Join conversations, ask questions, and share insights effortlessly.

Discourse keeps you connected to the discussions that matter most to you.

## Key features

- Access multiple communities
- Discover new communities
- Receive notifications
- Post and reply instantly
- Seamless community switching

## What do users think of Discourse Hub?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎯 Centralized hub for multiple Discourse communities
- 🔔 Push notification support across forums
- 👤 Persistent login across multiple accounts
- 🌙 Dark mode support
- 📱 Mobile-optimized interface
- ⚡ Convenient alternative to browser tabs
- 🌍 Support for multiple Discourse instances
- 💬 Excellent customer support
- 🔄 Swipe gestures for navigation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Persistent notification badge issues
- 🌐 Web view wrapper rather than native app
- ⚠️ Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Login persistence problems
- 📝 Text input field positioning issues
- ⚪ Blinding white screen flashes in dark mode
- 🐢 Slow thread loading with tracking protection
- ❌ Post editing jumps to wrong location
- 🔌 High cache/storage accumulation
- 📱 iPad compatibility issues (Dynamic Island overlap)
- 🔗 Universal Links not supported for email login
- 🎨 CSS rendering issues on some forums

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notifications won't clear (red badge persists)
- App freezes on launch requiring force quit
- White page flash when returning to feed in dark mode
- Post editing interface misaligned on iOS 26.1
- Links open in Safari instead of in-app
- Login redirects to website instead of app
- App crashes on iPad with iOS 17.7.10
- Blank/white screen on app launch
- Keyboard input stops working when switching apps
- Attachment viewing requires app restart
- Private message and flagged post notifications stuck
- App hangs on login
- Thread loading extremely slow with tracking protection enabled
- Editing post jumps to wrong thread position
- App loses place when backgrounded

**Most requested features**

- Native app instead of web view wrapper
- Font size customization
- Tab support for multiple threads
- iCloud sync across devices
- Forum naming/customization
- Forum list sorting options
- Dark mode toggle reflecting OS settings
- Split view support on iPad
- Dual account support per forum
- In-app support/feedback submission
- Search functionality
- Persistent scroll bar option
- Back button in standard iOS UI position
- Camera access support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 138)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discourse-hub/id1173672076/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nope.

*2026-07-05, version 2.2.2*

I was given the impression that this would be a good alternative to discord.
It is in fact very much not. 
Trying to just get set up to search for communities to join it’s trying to get me to set up my own community. Not something I’m interested in. Just want to set up my own community “profile” and find like minded people.
Though the fact that it does come out and say that they want everything to be searchable gives the impression that conversations wouldn’t be able to be deleted.
It does make me question the reality of the intent behind this community…
Will keep on looking.

### 3/5 — Notifications

*2026-02-24, version 2.1.1*

Good app and prefer it to the browser but it won’t clear notifications and it’s driving me nuts as can’t get rid of the red number no matter what I do. I’ve deleted apps for that very reason before and hoping I don’t have to do that for this app.

### 5/5 — Not native but pretty good

*2025-12-01, version 2.1.1*

Its not a real app, but I still prefer it over the browser. Notifications also work better and it’s handy for those who use multiple forums. Seems like most bad reviews are years old; a lot has changed since then. Also world class support!

### 1/5 — Blinding white refresh and slow, draft didn’t work

*2025-11-12, version 2.1.1*

I have the app in dark mode. But when I to go back to my feed after trading a thread, I get a full white page that blinds me in the dark before it goes back. 

Also, in my home network, where I have tracking protection enabled , loading of threads is very slow.

Lastly, I can no longer edit and write posts in iOS 26.1. Selection and buttons are not in the same place as they are shown on the screen.

### 3/5 — Blinding white refresh and slow

*2025-11-05*

I have the app in dark mode. But when I to go back to my feed after trading a thread, I get a full white page that blinds me in the dark before it goes back. 

Also, in my home network, where I have tracking protection enabled , loading of threads is very slow.

### 2/5 — Not great

*2025-10-20, version 2.1.1*

Web version much better. Tbh it’s pretty much web scrape anyway except the app hangs on login and doesn’t stay signed in. Not useful.

### 3/5 — Now broken on iPadOS 17.7.10

*2025-10-13, version 2.1.1*

I have been using this app quite happily on an older iPad tablet. Now the app seizes to function - it opens, connects to the forum, but the view then presented is not an interface that works in any way at all. What were clickable links are now all just plain text. I see I can report to “support” if I sign up to their forum, but frankly, I cba. Good luck!

Edit: now un-broken.

### 4/5 — Keeps forums out of my browser

*2025-10-08, version 2.1.1*

I like to separate my concerns so value that this keeps the vast majority of my forum browsing self-contained. 

There's one bug that has presisted for years, where editing a post jumps you somewhere up the thread. Super annoying.

### 3/5 — Well, it does work some again

*2025-10-04, version 2.1.1*

Update: since the release today, 4Oct2025, it works again. Wasn’t working at all for about a week. 

This has been working reasonably well up until 26.0.1 & this release came out.  It opens and then freezes.  Does nothing, have to force quit.

### 1/5 — NO longer works since latest release/26.0.1 release

*2025-10-02*

This has been working reasonably well up until 26.0.1 & this release came out.  It opens and then freezes.  Does nothing, have to force quit.

## Frequently asked questions about Discourse Hub

### What does Discourse Hub do?

Discourse Hub is the official mobile application for the Discourse platform. It allows users to connect with and manage their online communities from their mobile devices. You can join conversations, receive notifications, and switch between multiple communities easily.

### How can I discover new communities with Discourse Hub?

The app features a 'Discover' function that helps you find and join new communities based on your interests. This makes it easy to expand your network and engage with diverse groups.

### Is Discourse Hub free to use?

Yes, Discourse Hub is a free application. It is the official mobile client for the open-source Discourse platform, and there are no charges associated with downloading or using the app itself.

### What are the main benefits of using Discourse Hub?

The main benefits include having all your communities in one place, the ability to discover new ones, receiving instant notifications for updates, and being able to post and reply to discussions on the go. It ensures you stay connected to the conversations that matter most.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.3 — 2026-07-24

Disables the keyboard accessory bar when in individual forums.

### 2.2.2 — 2026-05-14

Bug fixes to the Discover view.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-05-06

Fun, new Discover screen with hot topics loaded for specific areas with lots of activity in Discourse forums.

### 2.1.1 — 2025-10-04

Fixes a regression on iPad in 2.1.0. Plus, minor layout fixes and Universal Links support for some communities.

### 2.1.0 — 2025-09-29

Improvements to Home Screen layout, easier dismissing of open communities using a swipe down gesture, under-the-hood upgrades that address performance and bug fixes.

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