# Hacker News - HN Reader — Tech news, stories & comments

> Tech news, stories & comments (iPhone/iPad app by Scott Carvalho.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-news-hn-reader/id6761737748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scott Carvalho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863849906)
- Category: News, Business
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-news-hn-reader/id6761737748/reviews.md

## What is Hacker News?

HN Reader is a clean, fast Hacker News client built for avid HN readers.

Browse the Top, New, Best, Ask HN, and Show HN feeds. Tap any story to read its full comment thread — complete with collapsible threads so you can focus on the conversations that matter. Open links in the built-in browser without leaving the app. Use the 'Reader Mode' feature to enjoy distraction-free reading experience.

FEATURES

- Five feeds — Top, New, Best, Ask HN, Show HN
- Full comment threads with collapsible replies
- Read/Unread filter to track what you've seen
- Search stories powered by Algolia HN Search
- Reader Mode for distraction-free reading experience
- Upvote stories and save favorites (HN login optional)
- Offline bookmarks — save stories without an account
- Three themes — Light, Dark, and Sepia

  HN login is optional. Browse and bookmark without an account. Sign in with your Hacker News credentials to upvote stories and sync
  your favorites directly from your HN profile.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-04-13

No release notes.

## More apps by Scott Carvalho

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All apps by Scott Carvalho: https://appshunter.io/developer/1863849906

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