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HN Reader - Hacker News Reader

HN Reader - Hacker News Reader

by Thomas Ricouard

5 ratings
15 reviews
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 24, 2014
  • June 22, 2015

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Access Hacker News articles and comments offline with background refresh and a convenient Today widget. Save articles to Safari Reading List for later viewing. Open source and developed in Swift.

✓Offline reading
✓Today widget integration
✓Background refresh
✓Save to Safari Reading List
✓Read comments
✓Open source
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What's New in HN Reader

1.4

June 22, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Watch app to read the news feed and comments.

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User reviews

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Nice Open Source project - HN Reader does what it says on the tin!

Well done to the developer. This is a well-written Open Source project which does a good job of rendering the content from YCombinator Hacker News on iOS platforms.
Papa QuebecPapa Quebec

Can't view comments

Everything is listed as having 0 comments.
stevebrunwsstevebrunws

Good app but no comments

I've never been able to see comments with this app. Latest iOS using 6s+
TandSjTandSj

Comments don't work

The app can't show comments
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Good app, works well on watch, but comments bug!

The names of the commenters appear, but there is never any text under any of them. Please fix! :(
chris90014269chris90014269
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FAQ

What is HN Reader?

HN Reader is an open-source application for iOS devices that allows you to read Hacker News articles and comments. It is developed entirely in Swift and focuses on providing a streamlined reading experience.

Does HN Reader work offline?

Yes, HN Reader fully works offline. It refreshes the news feed in the background and uses caching mechanisms to ensure you can access articles even without an internet connection.

Can I save articles with HN Reader?

Yes, you can save articles to your Safari Reading List with a simple cell swipe. This allows you to read them later offline, as each article added is saved for offline reading.

Does HN Reader have ads?

No, HN Reader does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.

What devices does HN Reader support?

HN Reader works on both iPhone and iPad, offering the same set of features across both platforms. It is also compatible with iPod.

Can I log in to my Hacker News account with HN Reader?

Currently, HN Reader is a read-only app and does not allow you to log in with your Hacker News account. This feature is planned for future updates.

How often is HN Reader updated?

HN Reader was last updated on June 22, 2015, to version 1.4. The developer aims to stay true to the original statement of creating the application with minimal code and plans to add more features in the future.

What is the user sentiment for HN Reader?

Based on the available data, HN Reader has a rating of 1.8 stars from 5 ratings, indicating a generally negative user sentiment. This suggests users may have experienced issues or unmet expectations with the application.