Hacksy vs Wello

Hacksy is a modern and minimalistic Hacker News reader that serves as a one-stop shop for all tech-related news. Found an interesting article you’d like to read later? Just swipe to add it to your bookmarks. Read a comment that resonated with you? Save it to reference it anytime. Want to search the extensive Hacker News archives? Hacksy’s got you covered. What truly makes Hacksy stand out is its seamless reading experience — you can follow both the discussion and the article at the same time, without ever having to choose between one or the other.

Read Hacker News in a calmer, cleaner, more focused way. Wello is a thoughtfully crafted Hacker News reader designed to make every part of the experience feel clearer, faster, and more comfortable. From top stories and product launches to deep comment threads and saved reads, Wello helps you stay close to the conversations that matter without the usual clutter. Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Wello brings a polished reading experience to every screen, with thoughtful navigation, powerful search, flexible reading preferences, and seamless continuity across devices. WHY WELLO A calmer way to read Wello strips away friction and gives Hacker News a cleaner, more refined reading experience. Stories with context Go beyond the headline with story details, metadata, and threaded discussions in one clear view. Search that works better Quickly find stories, launches, discussions, and job posts with built-in filters and a faster path to the right result. Save what matters Keep standout posts close, build your own reading list, and return when the time is right. Designed for every device Enjoy a focused phone experience, a spacious multi-column layout on iPad, and a native desktop feel on Mac. FEATURES - Browse Top, New, Best, Ask, Show, and Jobs - Read stories and comments in a clean, distraction-light interface - Explore discussions with a layout designed for clarity and depth - Search Hacker News by relevance or recency - Filter results by content type, author, score, or story ID - Save stories for later and keep favorites organized - Revisit recently viewed stories with ease - Open articles in your preferred browser - Use Reader Mode for supported articles - Personalize the accent color and story banner preferences - Sync saved stories and recent activity with iCloud - Continue reading across devices with Handoff MADE FOR CURIOUS READERS Wello is built for founders, developers, designers, indie makers, students, and curious minds who use Hacker News to discover ideas, follow products, and stay connected to meaningful discussion.