Hacker News Tech Reader - HACK

Hacker News Tech Reader - HACK

Best Hacker News YC Digest

1.6K ratings
200 reviews
Free
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Released
May 26, 2019
Updated
October 31, 2026

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This app offers a beautiful and intuitive way to read the latest tech, startup, and STEM news from Hacker News. It features customizable reading options, push notifications, and advanced search capabilities, all without ads or subscriptions.

✓Ad-free and subscription-free experience
✓Push notifications for replies
✓Nested comment threads
✓Advanced search with filters
✓Customizable fonts and themes
✓Article sharing and archiving
✓Support for multiple browsers
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What's New in Hacker News Tech Reader

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October 31, 2026

- Crucial fix for a bug where scrolling up comments would sometimes flicker and get janky when many comments are collapsed. Due to the infrequent nature of this bug, I am hoping the changes I made in this update fixes it. If it persists, please email me. - Fixed a bug where replying to a comment would mess up the comment tree with random comment appearing below your reply. - HACK is supported on Mac, iPhone, iPad. 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. You can also write a review on the App Store as that really helps me get the word out. 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

$12.99

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User reviews

Great app, stop the begging!

The app is great, but why are you still nagging me to buy you a tip when I already purchased the life-time version for 15,00 EUR?

Please stop the begging!

Awesome app

This is the best HN app I’ve found. The developer is super responsive, the app is very well designed, and even the non-premium app is very full featured. I of course recommend going premium to support amazing people like Pran!

iOS 27 bug, but great

On iOS 27, scrolling up and down comments seems to cause some random "tremor" as if the UI is being caught by a comment header and springs back and forth up and down at like 5hz for 1 seconds.

It gets quite annoying over time.

Response from developer

The latest update fixes it. Please give it a try and let me know. If the issue is fixed, please update your review. If it still persists, please email me at: pran@pranapps.com

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Simple et efficace

Fantastic

Does everything you could want from a HN reader and is continuously maintained. Fast, customizable and no subscription! Highly recommended

Response from developer

Thank you!!

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FAQ

Does Hacker News Tech Reader have ads?

No, Hacker News Tech Reader is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No Ads. No subscriptions.' in its description.

What devices does Hacker News Tech Reader support?

Hacker News Tech Reader is supported on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. It also offers split view support for iPads.

How does Hacker News Tech Reader handle comments?

Comments are presented in nested threads, allowing users to easily follow conversations. You can tap a comment to collapse its thread and swipe to upvote or favorite.

Can I customize the reading experience in Hacker News Tech Reader?

Yes, the app offers extensive customization options including dark mode (pure black and gray), low contrast text, multiple color choices, font selections, and adjustable font sizes and padding.

What are the search capabilities of Hacker News Tech Reader?

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 advanced filtering.

How frequently is Hacker News Tech Reader updated?

The latest version is 185, and the app was last updated on October 31, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates to maintain functionality and add features.

What is the age rating for Hacker News Tech Reader?

Hacker News Tech Reader has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it is suitable for most users and does not contain mature content.

Can I submit posts or reply to comments with Hacker News Tech Reader?

Yes, you can submit new posts, including drafts, and reply to comments using your Hacker News account directly within the app.