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Hacky - Hacker News

Hacker News Reader

23 ratings
9 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 7 Sep 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 12, 2019
  • December 4, 2020

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Developer

Mark Murphy
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Browse Hacker News stories and comments with ease. Features include bookmarking, organized folders, and easy comment navigation. Customize your reading experience with themes and track viewed stories.

✓Browse stories by Hot, Top, New, Ask, Show
✓Bookmark favorite stories
✓Organize bookmarks with folders
✓Search bookmarks
✓Collapse and color-code comments
✓Copy comment text
✓Share stories
✓Viewed story tracking
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What's New in Hacky

1.4.2

December 4, 2020

Updated app icon.

User reviews

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Unusable

This app is very buggy - something as basic as scrolling down the feed doesn’t work.
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A promising start.

This is a great start to something that will be my go-to HN reader once the kinks are worked out. The colored lines to show thread depth are great, but tapping on a comment to collapse the thread makes everything move upward (the current viewing position doesn’t move up to show the newly-collapsed thread) so it’s very easy to get totally lost. Also, it would be great if the copy text feature used the standard iOS method where you can choose the start and end of what’s going to be copied, rather than having to copy a paragraph at a time. (And there’s a large bug to be dealt with: article titles repeat and glitch when you scroll down the article list past a certain point.) Keep up the good work, it’s getting there!
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sillyratsillyrat

Response from developer

Thank you for the positive review and feedback!! Adding the ability to copy in the comments is 100% on my list. Limiting the comments to a depth of 3 was initially made for performance reasons, but I agree it’s not ideal. I’m working on a more performant solution to roll out in the future that is more user friendly. Thanks again for the review and definitely let me know if you have any other feedback!

Largest hn/feed reader so far (50MB) 25x larger than most popular one

Largest hn/feed reader so far (50MB) 25x larger than most popular one
summerrrcoconutsummerrrcoconut

Response from developer

Thank you for the feedback! Reducing the app size is definitely on my development backlog, albeit not a high priority at the moment. Hacky is built in Expo and React Native. With Expo's managed workflow comes a subset of libraries that cause the overall app size to be larger even though they may not all be used. However, the managed workflow allows me to development a lot faster and respond to feedback quicker which is great for Hacky users! Hopefully Expo will gives developers more control over reducing the app size in the future. Thanks again for the feedback and if you have any other questions or concerns don't hesitate to reach out!

Impressive! Very much needed.

This is super satisfying to use. The regular hacker news site so so ugly lol. This is refreshing. A bit slow to load posts when switching tabs but I’m sure you know and/or are working on it! Keep it up!

Oh, and thanks for including a light version even though it’s called “Dark” Hacker News 😂. I truly appreciate it.
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theshmobtheshmob

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback! I’m continually working on performance improvements with each version. Haha and yes despite the “Darkness” I thought it was ok to have a little light. Enjoy the app and let me know if you have any suggestions for features or improvements!

Truly awesome

I’m glad I found this app for HN! Great work!!
ioprophetioprophet

Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words! If you have any feedback or features you’d like to see in the app please let me know. Enjoy!

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FAQ

What is Hacky?

Hacky is a dedicated reader for Hacker News, designed to make browsing stories and comments more efficient and enjoyable. It offers features like bookmarking, comment organization, and theme customization.

How much does Hacky cost?

Hacky is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. This grants you full access to all its features without any recurring fees.

What devices does Hacky support?

Hacky is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is optimized for the iOS ecosystem.

How often is Hacky updated?

The latest version of Hacky is 1.4.2, last updated on December 4, 2020. While updates may not be frequent, the app is stable and functional for its core purpose.

What are the main ways to browse stories in Hacky?

You can browse stories in Hacky by 'Hot', 'Top', 'New', 'Ask', and 'Show' sections, providing various ways to discover content on Hacker News.

Can I organize my saved stories in Hacky?

Yes, Hacky allows you to bookmark your favorite stories and organize them into custom folders for easy retrieval and management.

Does Hacky have ads?

No, Hacky does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free reading experience.

What is the age rating for Hacky?

Hacky has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. This is based on its content and functionality.