# Hacki for Hacker News — Open-source Hacker News client > Open-source Hacker News client for browsing, commenting, and managing stories. (iPhone/iPad app by Jiaqi Feng.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacki-for-hacker-news/id1602043763 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jiaqi Feng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462586544) - Category: News, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 18.6 · 39 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-01-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacki-for-hacker-news/id1602043763/reviews.md ## What is Hacki for Hacker News? Features: - Hacker News account login - Favorites sync - Hacker News Search - In-thread search - Ancestor lookup so you don't have to scroll back up to regain context - In-thread notification for new comments since your last visit - In-app notification for new replies to your comments or stories - Offline mode - Synced settings across devices - Favorites import and export - Open Hacker News link in Hacki via system share dialog - Share story or comment as image - Reply, vote, filter, block - Polls - True dark mode - Tablet support - Accent color and font customization - And more... ## Key features - Hacker News account login - Browse stories by category - Search and submit stories - Favorite and pin stories - Comment and view polls - Offline reading - Reply notifications ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacki-for-hacker-news/id1602043763/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The best I’ve found *2026-06-10* Great Hacker News client. Everything else on the App Store is rough compared to this one. Love that it’s FOSS too, although dev you can throw a donation button somewhere in the app settings to let me throw you a few bucks here and there so this app doesn’t become abandonware. ### 5/5 — updated: a very nice app *2026-04-10* UPDATE: Very much appreciate that tutorial mode is now optional. This is a good app, small install size, and it does its job very well. One of the best Hack News clients for iOS! Old review: A nice app tarnished by the assumption I want to be forced to use a tutorial when I first open the app to explore it. The audience for this app must skew highly technical. I would be shocked if most users need this level of hand holding. Forcing me to tap the button the tutorial highlights is awful. I just want to explore your app in my own time! Make tutorial mode optional on first launch so I can opt out. Just awful first UX impression, "welcome user, I am so sure you are incompetent with apps that you must tap along with me as I guide you through features and force you to interact whether you need it or not!". YUCK. Also, forcing me directly to login on an app like this makes me suspicious of the developer's intentions. I never blindly trust my credentials to a new app especially one with so few users. The app is probably trustworthy, but "tutorial mode" begs the question of why the developer thinks the most important thing to do, before you can even try the app, is to push user login. Hacker news website is perfectly enjoyable without login. In fact, there is little reason to login unless you want to participate in the site. A very nicely laid out app that is very usable despite the nanny like hand hold that is forced on you. --------- Response to developer: I guess everyone is different. Catering a hacker news client to people who can't navigate a simple ios app is an interesting choice. I expect this behavior in other apps, just disappointed to see it forced on me with zero option to escape until i tap where you tell me. Other apps usually let you quit tutorials if you want to. Is it too difficult to make the tutorial optional? **Developer response:** Hi Chet, the tutorial has been made optional in the latest version, thank you. ### 5/5 — A really promising HN client *2026-03-11* It would be nice to see a splash of color in the app such as comment indent lines. Additional font selection would also be nice. **Developer response:** You got it! ### 5/5 — Does one thing and does it well *2025-07-15* Per title. No complaints. **Developer response:** Noooice! ### 5/5 — Hacker News *2025-02-22, version 2.9.7* One of the best HN client I’ve ever used! ### 4/5 — Please do not force tutorials *2025-01-17* A nice app tarnished by the assumption I want to be forced to use a tutorial when I first open the app to explore it. The audience for this app must skew highly technical. I would be shocked if most users need this level of hand holding. Forcing me to tap the button the tutorial highlights is awful. I just want to explore your app in my own time! Make tutorial mode optional on first launch so I can opt out. Just awful first UX impression, "welcome user, I am so sure you are incompetent with apps that you must tap along with me as I guide you through features and force you to interact whether you need it or not!". YUCK. Also, forcing me directly to login on an app like this makes me suspicious of the developer's intentions. I never blindly trust my credentials to a new app especially one with so few users. The app is probably trustworthy, but "tutorial mode" begs the question of why the developer thinks the most important thing to do, before you can even try the app, is to push user login. Hacker news website is perfectly enjoyable without login. In fact, there is little reason to login unless you want to participate in the site. A very nicely laid out app that is very usable despite the nanny like hand hold that is forced on you. --------- Response to developer: I guess everyone is different. Catering a hacker news client to people who can't navigate a simple ios app is an interesting choice. I expect this behavior in other apps, just disappointed to see it forced on me with zero option to escape until i tap where you tell me. Other apps usually let you quit tutorials if you want to. Is it too difficult to make the tutorial optional? **Developer response:** But it’s provocative, it gets people going! ### 4/5 — Please do not force tutorials *2025-01-14* A nice app tarnished by the assumption I want to be forced to use a tutorial when I first open the app to explore it. The audience for this app must skew highly technical. I would be shocked if most users need this level of hand holding. Forcing me to tap the button the tutorial highlights is awful. I just want to explore your app in my own time! Make tutorial mode optional on first launch so I can opt out. Just awful first UX impression, "welcome user, I am so sure you are incompetent with apps that you must tap along with me as I guide you through features and force you to interact whether you need it or not!". YUCK. Also, forcing me directly to login on an app like this makes me suspicious of the developer's intentions. I never blindly trust my credentials to a new app especially one with so few users. The app is probably trustworthy, but "tutorial mode" begs the question of why the developer thinks the most important thing to do, before you can even try the app, is to push user login. Hacker news website is perfectly enjoyable without login. In fact, there is little reason to login unless you want to participate in the site. A very nicely laid out app that is very usable despite the nanny like hand hold that is forced on you. ### 3/5 — Full featured but design is not great *2024-09-02, version 2.9.0* Probably the most fully-featured HN app but I can't use it because there are too many annoyances with the design and layout. I keep it installed for notifications. ### 5/5 — Excellent Hacker News Client *2024-06-07* Overall: Clean UI, quick to load, and has adequate customizability. To improve: Minor bug fixes for various issues—all stories appearing twice, cache size ballooning (maybe include a max?), etc. ### 5/5 — A good one *2024-04-28* You can feel the developer’s professionalism in the design. ## Frequently asked questions about Hacki for Hacker News ### Does Hacki have ads? No, Hacki is an open-source application and does not contain advertisements. ### What is the rating for Hacki? Hacki has a strong rating of 4.6 stars based on 32 user reviews. ### Is Hacki available on Android? Currently, Hacki is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. ### Can I read Hacker News stories offline with Hacki? Yes, Hacki allows you to download stories and comments for offline reading, so you can catch up even without an internet connection. ### How often is Hacki updated? The latest version, 3.5.1, was released on March 31, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates. ### What age rating is Hacki? Hacki is rated 17+, suggesting it may contain content or features more suitable for mature audiences. ### Can I sync my favorites across devices with Hacki? Yes, Hacki supports synced favorites and pins across your devices, ensuring a consistent experience. ### How do I participate in polls with Hacki? Hacki allows you to view and participate in polls directly within the app, making it easy to engage with community discussions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.7.1 — 2026-08-29 - Added the ability to tap a story tile’s favicon to open its URL - Added the ability to tap a comment in Time Machine to jump directly to it in the thread - Fixed new replies notifications - Fixed janky auto-scroll animation on the thread screen - Fixed quote button missing on the reply sheet - Fixed deep links, including iOS cold start and back navigation - Fixed highlighted text being dropped in comments - Fixed parsing of embedded URLs in comments - Improved handling of HN rate limits and countdown banner dismissal ### 3.7.0 — 2026-08-24 - Added the ability to tap a story tile’s favicon to open its URL - Added the ability to tap a comment in Time Machine to jump directly to it in the thread - Fixed new replies notifications - Fixed janky auto-scroll animation on the thread screen - Fixed quote button missing on the reply sheet - Fixed deep links, including iOS cold start and back navigation - Fixed highlighted text being dropped in comments - Fixed parsing of embedded URLs in comments - Improved handling of HN rate limits and countdown banner dismissal ### 3.6.7 — 2026-07-30 - Fixed irresponsive search field when query is empty - Fixed unexpected sound when opening certain stories - Added points and number of comments filters to search screen - Added more usage tips - Added a button on the thread screen for quick access to settings screen - Improved thread list scrolling performance - Improved thread appearance ### 3.6.6 — 2026-05-23 - Added points and number of comments filters to search screen - Added more usage tips - Added a button on the thread screen for quick access to settings screen - Improved thread list scrolling performance - Improved thread appearance ### 3.6.5 — 2026-05-01 - Added points and number of comments filters to search screen - Added more usage tips - Added a button on the thread screen for quick access to settings screen - Improved thread list scrolling performance - Improved thread appearance ## Apps similar to Hacki for Hacker News | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [HACK for Hacker News YC Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-for-hacker-news-yc-reader/id1464477788) | 4.7 (1,570) | Free | News | | [Opera News: Breaking & Local](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-news-breaking-and-local/id1444253126) | 4.8 (28,549) | Free | News | | [US Breaking News Alerts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-breaking-news-alerts/id6479406578) | 5.0 (1) | Free | News | | [Gram News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gram-news/id6748491059) | 5.0 (1) | Free | News | | [Semissourian News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semissourian-news/id6745899240) | 5.0 (1) | Free | News | | [HackerBook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackerbook/id6467827442) | 5.0 (3) | Free | News | ## More apps by Jiaqi Feng - [Dumbbell - Workout Log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbbell-workout-log/id1462586545) - [Manji - Learn Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manji-learn-kanji/id1464774967) - [出入 - 简易记账](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1522619720) - [萌狼 - 狼人杀法官](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1525690109) - [Offerly - 北美华人职场社区](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offerly/id1585937743) All apps by Jiaqi Feng: https://appshunter.io/developer/1462586544 ## Related topics [hacker news](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hacker-news) · [hacker news app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hacker-news-app) --- *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 2026-08-30.*