HackerWeb - Hacker News client

HackerWeb - Hacker News client

Read-only Hacker News client

10 ratings
7 reviews
#36 in paid News
📡 News
$2.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 1, 2016
  • December 2, 2025

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A clean and readable client for Hacker News, designed with iOS guidelines in mind. It offers intuitive navigation for stories and comments, automatic dark mode, and code syntax highlighting.

Dual Web and Comments tabs
Revolutionary comments thread UI
Automatic Dark mode
Smart indentations and formatting
Automatic syntax highlighting for code blocks
Upvoting and replying
Comment's 'Thread view'
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What's New in HackerWeb

3.0.1

December 2, 2025

Bug fixes

Charts

Top Paid

📈 36+2

News

This app rose +2 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 21, 2026.

User reviews

Simple and good.

I’m an avid reader of HN, despite that I really dislike their UX for threading replies on their website.

When I found the HackerWeb.App PWA I switched it and never came back.

Recently I found you published an iOS Native one, I think I still like the PWA better but I love the cool threading style on this one. It also performs better than the PWA.

The ability to switch between webview and comments view is phenomenal too — definitely a great feature add that lacks in the PWA version.

When I saw this was open source, I considered building it myself and having it for free, but then I realized how I used the PWA for free for many years and how it would take me time to build and maintain the iOS one just to save a couple bucks. Shame on me, glad to purchase and finally give back to you who made my experience reading HN better.

Thank you @cheeaun !
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Simple and it works

Nice thing about this app is it does one thing well, and exactly the thing you want it to do, let you read HackerNews :)

I’ve been using the free web app for ages, but bought this to show appreciation and send some money to the dev.

One feature suggestion:

Let me “load more” more than once... I sometimes don’t read for a few days and find it limiting that I can only browse through two pages before being pushed out of the app.

Otherwise, great stuff, thank you.
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By far the best Hacker News client

Easily the best Hacker News client available, highly recommend the web app version as well. The interface is a huge improvement over Hacker News itself, and lacks any of the clutter of other clients.

Clean and crisp and sharp and amazing

It's a web app. But you'd NEVER know because it's amazing work. Work like this deserves your money and time. This has been my go-to app since the start. Brilliant.

Great HN app

Great app, fast, and rarely see bugs. Look forward to improvements.

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FAQ

What is HackerWeb?

HackerWeb is a read-only client for Hacker News, designed for maximum readability and a native iOS experience. It offers features like dual web/comment tabs, advanced comment navigation, and automatic dark mode.

How much does HackerWeb cost?

HackerWeb is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

Does HackerWeb have ads?

No, HackerWeb is ad-free. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted reading experience without advertisements.

What devices does HackerWeb support?

HackerWeb is available for iPhone and iPad devices, adhering to iOS design guidelines for a native feel.

How often is HackerWeb updated?

The latest version, 3.0.1, was last updated on December 2nd, 2025. The app has been actively developed since 2016.

Can I upvote or reply to comments in HackerWeb?

Yes, HackerWeb allows interactions like upvoting and replying. These actions open in a web view with stored login information, maintaining your session.

What is the 'Thread view' in HackerWeb?

The 'Thread view' in HackerWeb lists all parent comments of a selected comment on a flat list. This makes it easier to read comment threads without manually drilling down into nested replies.

Is HackerWeb suitable for young users?

HackerWeb has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to the nature of content typically found on Hacker News.