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Simple Reader for Hacker News

Simple Reader for Hacker News

Just the news

1.4K ratings
51 reviews
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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 11, 2015
  • December 18, 2017

Developer

Ryan Nystrom
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About

Access the latest top posts from Hacker News in a streamlined, infinite list. This open-source client prioritizes performance, making it accessible even on older devices.

✓Browse latest top posts
✓Infinite scrolling list
✓Open source
✓Performant on older devices
✓Clean interface
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Simple Reader for Hacker News. Based on 1.4K reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Clean, simple, and straightforward interface
  • 🚀Fast and efficient
  • 📚Minimalist design that fits the Hacker News theme

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes on launch or during use
  • 🐛Unable to load content or display articles
  • 🐛Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
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What's New in Simple Reader for Hacker News

1.3.0

December 18, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated for iPhone X

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User reviews

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Crashes on launch

Got iPhone 14 Pro Max, installed, crashed on launch, reinstalled, same. Tried several times, wasn’t to launch a even a singke time. It’s been couple weeks, still no fix. Phone is fine, SW is up to date. Pls fix
Kaya-JKaya-J

Doesn’t work anymore

This was my go-to HN app. The search box at the top was great since other apps don’t have that. But the app doesn’t work anymore.
ericrasericras

Not Updated

Was a great app, but it doesn't work anymore. Terrible that you can't just develop something these days and let it go on autopilot. Everything in tech needs constant updates and hand holding.
Y combinationY combination

Broken as of Oct. 2022

Shows a (more) link with no other options. The “more” shows comments from an indeterminate source.
JaquersJaquers

No articles load

Can’t see any articles after latest update. See “More” but no other articles in the list.
JB5469JB5469
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when rotating the device

Bug

Search functionality not working as expected

Bug

Permanent search mode with no way to return

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Login and voting support

Feature

Customization options (font size, etc.)

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app provides a simple and performant way to browse the latest top posts from Hacker News. It features an infinite scrolling list for easy content consumption.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It is also open source, meaning the code is publicly available.

What are the key features of this Hacker News client?

Key features include browsing the latest top posts in an infinite list, an open-source codebase, and high performance even on older iPhone models.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants a no-frills, efficient client to access Hacker News content, including users with older devices.