Hackers for Hacker News

Hackers for Hacker News

Clean Hacker News Reader

423 ratings
86 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 21, 2013
  • June 29, 2026

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A fast, clean, and distraction-free client for reading Hacker News on iOS devices. It's designed for deep technical discussions and efficient navigation, especially within complex comment threads. Enjoy a smooth and readable experience focused on content.

Fast, native performance
Clean, readable layout
Advanced comment collapsing
Swipe gestures for actions
Light and dark mode
Privacy-focused design
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What's New in Hackers for Hacker News

5.3.2

June 29, 2026

Fixes an issue where links opened from the embedded browser could fail to hand off to the system browser.

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User reviews

Good reader

Can’t seem to login to my account even after resetting my password. No VPN on either. Otherwise, it’s a good app.

new ui sucks

Please revert it back, the new UI is really ugly. Components are too spaced, cant find a good font size; too much empty space everywhere. Appreciate the attempt, but it's really bad. Makes me want to look for other options.

Latest update sucks

The app's latest update sucks. I only want to copy the link but it keeps copying the thread title alongside the URL which is so frickin annoying. Please remove this and return it to the way it was. I only want to copy the URL, not the superfluous text. I’ll change my review to 5 stars otherwise.

Cool app

It is a nice looking app, pretty simple.
One request I have is if it’s possible to show the actual post instead of just the title

Weird redesign

App was great, before this unnecessary redesign which now makes every news too big. We can only reduce the font size, but the padding is way too big, and the buttons for upvotes/downvotes ate taking way too much space.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App fails to load posts or comments

Bug

Login/password reset not working

Bug

Swipe gestures trigger unintended menu opens while scrolling

Bug

Links open accidentally during scrolling

Bug

App crashes on refresh

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Comments not loading completely

Bug

Share functionality duplicates links

Bug

iOS 14 compatibility dropped in bugfix release

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Blank page/no content loading

Bug

Comment markup rendering incorrectly

Bug

Scrolling lag during background refresh

Bug

Jerky animations when loading comments

Bug

Requested Features

15 requests

Ability to comment and post

Feature

User authentication/login support

Feature

Upvote and downvote functionality

Feature

Save/bookmark posts for later

Feature

Search functionality

Feature

Show HN category filter

Feature

Offline viewing/download comments

Feature

Mark visited posts visually

Feature

Display full post content, not just titles

Feature

Font size customization options

Feature

Replies/threading support

Feature

Pagination or infinite scroll

Feature

URL scheme support for Shortcuts

Feature

Text selection in comments

Feature

Best feed option

Feature

FAQ

What does Hackers for Hacker News do?

This app provides a fast, clean, and distraction-free way to read Hacker News on your iPhone and iPad. It's specifically designed to enhance the experience of reading articles and navigating through deep comment threads, focusing on clarity and efficient interaction.

What are the key features of this Hacker News reader?

Key features include fast native performance with a lightweight interface, a clean layout optimized for long discussions, advanced comment collapsing for easy navigation of deep threads, swipe gestures for voting and replying, and support for both light and dark modes. It's also designed with privacy in mind.

Is Hackers for Hacker News free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a core experience for reading Hacker News. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options may be available for purchase.

What devices is Hackers for Hacker News compatible with?

The application is designed for iOS devices, specifically mentioning compatibility with iPhone and iPad. This indicates it's optimized for Apple's mobile operating system and screen sizes.

Who would benefit most from using this app?

This app is ideal for developers, founders, and curious readers who frequently engage with Hacker News and value thoughtful technical discussions. Its design prioritizes staying out of the way so users can focus on the content and comments.