Best YCReader alternatives: apps like YCReader: a Hacker News reader

Whether you want more options like YCReader or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to YCReader

HackerPillar: HN Reader by Taha Broachwala

Fast, reader mode, offline

Editor's Choice

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app offers a streamlined and focused reading experience for Hacker News. It features a clean feed, readable comment threads, and a reader mode for articles. Users can save stories, read offline, and track discussions.

Hacker Reader by Daniel Capistrano Sarinho Paiva

Hacker News Client & Widgets

Strong Contender

3.0(2 ratings)

Free

A native iOS client for Hacker News offering a streamlined reading experience with home screen widgets, community interaction, and a beautiful, dark-mode-friendly design. Securely log in to upvote, comment, and bookmark stories.

Pulse for Hacker News by Dong Sian Lin

Clean, fast, and open-source

Worth Considering

With Notifications & Summaries

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

More apps like YCReader

Hazumi for Hacker News

Sleek, modern interfaceReal-time push notificationsAI-powered article summaries

A modern, sleek reader for tech news, offering real-time alerts, AI-powered summaries, and bookmarking. Stay updated on coding, AI, and tech trends with a beautiful interface and Apple Watch support.

(6)

paid

Save Links & Bookmark Manager

GoodLinks: Read Later

$9.99

Save articles and links for later reading, with a clean, ad-free experience. Organize, highlight, and take notes on your saved content across all your devices. Enjoy a private and customizable way to manage your reading list.

Save links and articlesAd-free reading experienceCross-device syncing

free with in-app purchases

(647)

ReadKit - Reading Hub

RSS news and read later

All-in-one reading hubCross-platform support (iOS, macOS)iCloud RSS and Read Later sync

Consolidate your news feeds and saved articles into one streamlined reading experience. Enjoy offline access, customizable interfaces, and powerful search capabilities. Offers a free tier with optional premium features for enhanced functionality.

(130)

freemium

HackerWeb - Hacker News client

Read-only Hacker News client

$2.99

A clean and readable client for Hacker News, designed with iOS guidelines in mind. It offers intuitive navigation for stories and comments, automatic dark mode, and code syntax highlighting.

Dual Web and Comments tabsRevolutionary comments thread UIAutomatic Dark mode

(10)

paid

Hacker News HN Reader - HACK

Best Hacker News Tech Digest

Ad-free and subscription-free readingPush notifications for repliesNested threaded comments

This app provides a beautiful and efficient way to read tech, startup, and STEM news from Hacker News. It offers features like push notifications, threaded comments, and powerful search capabilities, all without ads or subscriptions.

free with in-app purchases

(1.6K)

Social developer & tech news

Octal for Hacker News

Vote on stories and commentsSubmit new postsEngage in threaded discussions

Access breaking tech news and engage in discussions with a beautifully designed, fast, and user-friendly feed. Vote on stories, submit posts, comment, and manage favorites without ads or subscriptions.

(2.9K)

free