# Hakkeri - readable Hacker News

> Hakkeri - readable Hacker News (iPhone/iPad app by Sampsa Kuronen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakkeri-readable-hacker-news/id1115084104 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sampsa Kuronen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115084103)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakkeri-readable-hacker-news/id1115084104/reviews.md

## What is Hakkeri?

Hakkeri is the minimalist and readable client for Hacker News.

Browse the current top stories and read the ones you want. Stories open in "reader" mode on Safari. You can also opt-out of reader mode from the device settings. If you want to share a story or read the full comments thread just swipe the story to the left.

That's it. Enjoy!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2020-11-15

Dark mode now has the browser top and bottom bars in black! All these settings, including dark mode, can be toggled from: iPhone Settings -> Hakkeri

Please consider leaving a review if you find the app useful!

### 2.6 — 2019-05-06

Fixed a small bug in some stories not showing up at all. Adjusted dark mode to conserve energy on newer iPhones.

### 2.5 — 2019-02-11

Added dark mode. You can activate it by going to your iPhone Settings -> Hakkeri -> Dark mode. You can also try the new dank mode!

### 2.3 — 2019-02-09

Improved visuals and performance.

### 2.2 — 2016-09-22

Opt-out from using reader mode: Settings -> Hakkeri -> "Don't use reader mode"
Added analytics
Fixed some minor performance issues

Please consider reviewing! Feedback is welcome: sampsa.kuronen@gmail.com

Previous versions:
Share a story or read the comment thread by swiping

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