Hacker News HN Reader - HACK

Hacker News HN Reader - HACK

Best Hacker News Tech Digest

1.6K ratings
210 reviews
Free
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Released
May 26, 2019
Updated
November 12, 2026

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This app provides a beautiful and efficient way to read tech, startup, and STEM news from Hacker News. It offers features like push notifications, threaded comments, and powerful search capabilities, all without ads or subscriptions.

✓Ad-free and subscription-free reading
✓Push notifications for replies
✓Nested threaded comments
✓Powerful search with Algolia API
✓Customizable appearance (dark mode, fonts)
✓Submit posts and comments
✓Article archiving options
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What's New in Hacker News HN Reader

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November 12, 2026

- Fixed a bug where tapping to open an article would sometimes have a 1-2 seconds delay. Now it should be instant. - HACK is supported on Mac, iPhone, iPad. Please write me a review on the App Store as that really helps me get the word out. There are ongoing costs of developing and maintaining HACK. I am a small indie developer and need your help keep the lights on. I offer a beautiful app for the absolute best user-experience. I don't use intrusive ads, trackers, third-party analytics, subscriptions, or other nonsense. I need to run my own server for caching high quality favicons shown in the app plus for push notifications for replies to hacker news posts. If you can afford it, please support me by purchasing the one-time-only in-app-purchase or giving me a tip. No subscriptions. It's a small and fair amount which helps cover development costs of future updates. Thank you for choosing HACK. If you have a programming job or have feedback, contact me at: pran@pranapps.com

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$17.99

Hack Premium

Unlock dark theme, font change, tint color

User reviews

A great app and great support!

I’ve been using HACK for years, never had to look elsewhere after finding this one. Lots of settings so you can customize the UI too!

Recently, there was an unintentional bug that popped up due to something that changed on HN’s side. Pram, the developer was quick to respond and got the patch out quickly. Loved his dedication and effort to keep this app top notch.
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Best way to read HN

Dev, quick note, everything is showing as [deleted] in mine and also only the Chronological view shows the comment/likes for each article and allows you to read the comments where every otherview (Trending, Home, etc) has suddenly caused clicking them to open in Browser with no way to just go to the thread and comments

I believe this is a bug
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Response from developer

This was a bug few days ago due to changes in the HN website. Please update to the latest app version 188 which fixes it. If your issue is resolved, please update your review. If you still have issue, email me at: pran@pranapps.com

Dev is S Tier

Plain and simple, this guys is insane. Insanely good, answers to all feature requests, etc.

App itself is solid, just like hn crowd

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November 2026 update, app forgot how to show comments lol
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Nov 9, 2026
All good now
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Response from developer

Nov 10 edit: glad the update fixed the bug! Nov 8: Comments not showing was due to a change to the hacker news website. I released a fix late last night. Please update to version 187 for the fix. If it helps, hope you update your review. Feel free to email me if you have any problems: pran@pranapps.com

Practically perfect

It has the best UX of any socal media app on my phone. A great way to keep up to date with tech.

Best HN reader!

I’ve been a happy user of this app for years, it’s easily the best, fully featured, most native, and most customizable HN client. Also the creator is SUPER responsive to feedback and bugs and gets things fixed very quickly. Highly recommend!

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FAQ

Does Hacker News HN Reader have ads?

No, Hacker News HN Reader is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No Ads. No subscriptions.' in its description, ensuring an uninterrupted reading experience.

What devices does Hacker News HN Reader support?

Hacker News HN Reader is supported on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also offers specific features for iPad like split view support.

How does Hacker News HN Reader handle comments?

Comments are presented in nested threads, making them easy to follow. You can tap a comment to collapse its thread and swipe on comments to upvote them.

Can I customize the appearance of Hacker News HN Reader?

Yes, the app offers extensive customization options. You can choose from dark modes, various color schemes, font types, and adjust font sizes and padding.

What are the in-app purchase options for Hacker News HN Reader?

Hacker News HN Reader offers several one-time purchase options for tips, ranging from $3.99 to $19.99, and a 'Hack Premium' option for $17.99. These are presented as optional tips.

How often is Hacker News HN Reader updated?

The app was last updated on November 12, 2026, with version 189. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

What is the age rating for Hacker News HN Reader?

Hacker News HN Reader has an age rating of 9+. This is suitable for a wide range of users interested in its content.

How does the search functionality in Hacker News HN Reader work?

The app features powerful search powered by the Algolia API, allowing you to search comments and usernames. You can use tags like @date, #story, #comments, and #author_username for refined searches.