Best Hacker Pulse alternatives: apps like Hacker Pulse: HN Reader

Whether you want more options like Hacker Pulse or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 7+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Hacker Pulse

Alume: RSS & Podcasts Reader by Florian Simon

RSS feeds, podcasts, AI digest

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Alume: RSS & Podcasts Reader screenshot 1

Alume: RSS & Podcasts Reader screenshot 2

Alume: RSS & Podcasts Reader screenshot 3

Alume: RSS & Podcasts Reader screenshot 4

Alume: RSS & Podcasts Reader screenshot 5

Alume: RSS & Podcasts Reader screenshot 6

Hacki for Hacker News by Jiaqi Feng

Open-source Hacker News client

Strong Contender

4.6(41 ratings)

Free

Access Hacker News content with this open-source client. Browse, search, and submit stories, manage favorites, leave comments, and participate in polls. Enjoy offline reading and receive notifications for replies.

Hacker News - Latest in Tech by Snap Web Studios

A powerful Hacker News reader.

Worth Considering

Social developer & tech news

4.7(34 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Hacker News - Latest in Tech screenshot 1

Hacker News - Latest in Tech screenshot 2

Hacker News - Latest in Tech screenshot 3

Hacker News - Latest in Tech screenshot 4

Hacker News - Latest in Tech screenshot 5

Access the latest tech, startup, and science news with a fast and customizable reader. Organize stories by topic, search quickly, and enjoy AI-powered summaries. This ad-free experience syncs across devices and prioritizes your privacy.

More apps like Hacker Pulse

Octal for Hacker News

Vote on stories and commentsSubmit new postsEngage in threaded discussions

Access breaking tech news and engage in discussions with a beautifully designed, fast, and user-friendly feed. Vote on stories, submit posts, comment, and manage favorites without ads or subscriptions.

(2.9K)

free

feeeed: rss reader and more

build your own news feed

Customizable ad-free news feedFast, focused reader modeAI article summaries

Build a personalized, ad-free news feed from any website or social media. Enjoy a customizable reader, offline access, and AI summaries. Stay informed on your own terms.

(1.6K)

free

Instapaper

by Instant Paper, Inc.

Save articles for offline readingClutter-free reading experienceText-to-speech narration

Save articles from the web for offline reading with a clean, clutter-free experience. Enjoy features like text-to-speech, highlighting, and note-taking. Organize and access your saved content anytime, anywhere.

(3.6K)

freemium

Police Scanner Radio & Fire

Live Breaking News & Alerts

Live police and fire scanner broadcastsBreaking news alertsLocal and national event updates

Listen to live police, fire, and emergency radio broadcasts from around the world. Receive breaking news alerts and stay informed about local events and major national incidents in real time.

free with in-app purchases

(538K)