# Haiker - Hacker News Reader — The best tech discussions

> AI-enhanced Hacker News reader with translation and summarization features. (iPhone/iPad app by 涛南 卢.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haiker-hacker-news-reader/id6762614600 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [涛南 卢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738451337)
- Category: News, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haiker-hacker-news-reader/id6762614600/reviews.md

## What is Haiker?

Read the world's most insightful tech discussions in your own language.

Haiker is a beautifully designed Hacker News reader for developers, founders, and curious minds. Explore discussions about AI, programming, startups, open source, and technology through a clean reading experience, AI-powered translation, AI story summaries, and thoughtfully designed comment threads.

Whether you're discovering Hacker News for the first time or have been reading it for years, Haiker makes every discussion easier to follow.

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR READING

Long technical discussions shouldn't be exhausting. Haiker reimagines Hacker News with a clean, modern interface and beautifully structured comment threads, making even the deepest conversations easy to read.

AI-POWERED STORY SUMMARIES

Quickly understand what matters. Haiker uses AI to summarize the content of Hacker News stories, helping you grasp key ideas and insights without needing to read the full article.

READ IN YOUR OWN LANGUAGE

Instantly translate posts and comments into your preferred language without leaving the app. Stay connected with the global tech community, no matter what language you speak.

WRITE REPLIES IN ENGLISH

Share your thoughts naturally in your own language, and let Haiker translate them into fluent English before posting to Hacker News.

DISCOVER WHAT THE TECH WORLD IS TALKING ABOUT

Follow conversations covering AI, software engineering, startups, open source, cybersecurity, product design, and emerging technologies—all in one place.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Sign in with your Hacker News account to vote, reply, and participate in discussions with developers and founders around the world.

NEVER MISS A REPLY

Receive notifications when someone responds to your comments, so you can easily continue the conversation.

SAVE WHAT MATTERS

Bookmark insightful stories and valuable comments to build your own collection of knowledge for future reference.

Privacy Policy: https://haiker.app/docs/privacy

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI-powered story summaries
- Instant translation of posts and comments
- Clean, modern interface
- Structured comment threads
- Reply translation to English
- Notifications for replies
- Bookmark stories and comments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Haiker Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Haiker Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haiker-hacker-news-reader/id6762614600/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 果味满满

*2026-06-30*

好用爱用

## Frequently asked questions about Haiker

### What is Haiker?

Haiker is a beautifully designed Hacker News reader that enhances the reading experience with AI-powered story summaries and instant translation of posts and comments into your preferred language.

### Does Haiker have ads?

No, Haiker does not contain advertisements. It offers a clean reading experience without any ad interruptions.

### How does Haiker's translation feature work?

Haiker allows you to instantly translate posts and comments into your preferred language without leaving the app. You can also write replies in your own language, and Haiker will translate them into fluent English before posting.

### What kind of content can I find on Haiker?

Haiker covers discussions on AI, software engineering, startups, open source, cybersecurity, product design, and emerging technologies from Hacker News.

### Can I participate in discussions with Haiker?

Yes, you can sign in with your Hacker News account to vote, reply, and participate in discussions. You will also receive notifications when someone responds to your comments.

### What are the subscription options for Haiker Pro?

Haiker Pro offers two subscription plans: $2.99 per month or $12.99 per year, providing enhanced features for users.

### What devices is Haiker available on?

Haiker is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Haiker updated?

The latest version of Haiker is 1.1.6, and it was last updated on June 27, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2026-06-27

small bug fix

### 1.1.4 — 2026-06-25

- Supports sharing story links at the system level
- Fixed an issue where the scroll bar did not appear in Reading Mode

### 1.1.3 — 2026-06-01

- New feature: AI-generated article summaries
- Added bilingual translation for articles
- Significantly improved content loading speed
- Optimize Reading Mode

### 1.1.1 — 2026-05-13

Improve accessibility
New: Adjust font size

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-11

Add Liquid Glass
Improve the themes and styles for Reader Mode
small bug fix

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## Related topics

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