Best Hacker News alternatives: apps like Hacker News - HN Reader

Whether you want more options like Hacker News or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Hacker News

stdout. by Hanshuo Tan

Hacker News Reader

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

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Atlas for Hacker News by Dominik Prinzensteiner

Fast Hacker News Reader

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

Rosella for Hacker News by Diego Otero Diaz

A Modern Hacker News Reader

Worth Considering

Clean, fast, and open-source

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

A modern, privacy-focused reader for Hacker News content. It offers full functionality, including reading, commenting, voting, and submitting stories, with extensive customization options. Designed natively for iOS devices, it provides an ad-free and tracking-free experience.

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Pulse for Hacker News

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Signal for Hacker News

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Hacker News Client & Widgets

Hacker Reader

Browse all story categoriesUpvote stories and commentsSecure login with HN account

A native iOS client for Hacker News offering a streamlined reading experience with home screen widgets, community interaction, and a beautiful, dark-mode-friendly design. Securely log in to upvote, comment, and bookmark stories.

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free

PulseBrief: AI News Briefs

Personalized daily news digest

Personalized daily news briefsTopic selectionCustomizable brief tone

Receive a personalized daily news digest tailored to your interests and preferred tone. This app consolidates important updates into a single, clear read, eliminating the need to browse multiple sources. Stay informed on topics like business, technology, and science without distractions.

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freemium

AI-powered Hacker News reader

HackTheNews

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Your HackerNews Companion

ObserveHN

Interactive home screen widgetsClean and minimalist designEffortless navigation through categories

This reader app provides a streamlined way to access the latest tech news and discussions from Hacker News. It features interactive widgets for quick access to top stories and a clean, minimalist design for an enhanced reading experience.

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free