# Hackery

> Simple, readable Hacker News client with distraction-free reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Tim Shim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackery/id1095090759 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tim Shim](https://appshunter.io/developer/322829589)
- Category: News, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackery/id1095090759/reviews.md

## What is Hackery?

A clean, fast Hacker News client for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.

Stay in the Loop
Browse the latest Hacker News stories in a clean, card-based layout. See scores, comment counts, and authors instantly. Tap any story to read in Safari's reader mode.

Never Lose a Story
Swipe to save stories for later. Your bookmarks sync across all your devices via iCloud, so you never lose track of what you want to read.

Follow the Conversation
Follow conversations with nested, threaded comments. Links are tappable and underlined. Discussions load in pages so the app stays fast, even on long threads.

Keep It Civil
On-device comment moderation powered by Apple Intelligence lets you filter out noise and focus on quality discussions. Adjust the sensitivity to your comfort level.

Easy on the Eyes
Easy on the eyes, day or night. Hackery follows your system appearance with a carefully crafted dark theme.

https://hackery.timshim.com

## Key features

- Distraction-free reading experience
- Large, bold headlines
- Safari Reader Mode integration
- iPad and split-screen support
- Clean and simple interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackery/id1095090759/reviews.md

### 1/5 — :(

*2023-01-19*

I thought you could actually hack in it:D but… you can’t:(☹️🙁🙁

### 3/5 — Different look

*2018-09-22*

I like the navigation and look but couldn’t open any comments.

### 3/5 — Refreshing, but not workings

*2017-08-20*

The interface is very refreshing among all the orange and white hn clients. However I couldn't open any content, only the comments.

## Frequently asked questions about Hackery

### What is Hackery?

Hackery is a mobile application designed to provide a simple and readable interface for browsing Hacker News stories. It focuses on making headlines prominent and offers a distraction-free reading experience.

### What devices does Hackery support?

Hackery is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, offering a good reading experience across these Apple devices.

### How much does Hackery cost?

Hackery is a paid application, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does Hackery have ads?

No, Hackery is ad-free. The app is designed to be a clean and distraction-free experience for users.

### What is the age rating for Hackery?

Hackery has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### When was Hackery last updated?

The latest version of Hackery was released on December 23, 2016, with version number 1.2.

### What are users saying about Hackery?

User feedback for Hackery is mixed, with an average rating of 3.0 stars from 4 ratings. Specific user sentiment details are not provided in the data.

### What features might be added to Hackery in the future?

Future updates are being considered for features like bookmarking stories, sorting options, reading user comments, integration with Designer News or Product Hunt, and potential support for Apple Watch and Apple TV.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-01

• The Top Story Lock Screen widget now shows a two-line headline with points, comments, and the source together on one line for an easier glance.
• Refresh on demand. Tap the new refresh button on the Top Stories widget to pull the latest headlines without opening the app.
• Opening a story from a widget no longer leaves your feed blank, and the loading indicator now appears reliably when jumping straight into a story or its comments.
• Tuned widget spacing and typography.

### 2.0 — 2026-04-21

• iOS, iPadOS, visionOS 26 support - including Liquid Glass.
• Bookmark stories.
• Comments parsing improvements.
• Apple Intelligence powered comments moderation.
• Bugfixes.

### 1.2 — 2016-12-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Improved scrolling performance 1,000,000x! (Based purely on feelings and visual judgment)
• Comments!

### 1.1 — 2016-04-30

New feature: Tilt-To-Scroll!

Here's how to use it. Wave your hand over your iPhone's proximity sensor (it's near the front facing camera) to activate Tilt-To-Scroll. Then slowly tilt your device backwards or forwards to scroll! Pretty handy for long lists methinks.

Feel free to give me some feedback: hello@gethackery.com.

Tim

### 1.0.1 — 2016-04-15

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-13.*