Best Hacker News Headlines Apps

5.0(2 ratings)

Free

Access the latest technology, startup, and programming news with a fast and reliable reader. Enjoy a clean interface, easy navigation of comment threads, and enhanced readability. This app offers a pure content experience without ads or subscriptions.

Hacker Feed by Ken Toh

Hacker News Reader

Strong Contender

4.8😊(440 ratings)

Free

A fast and elegant application for reading Hacker News stories. Browse top, new, and specialized sections with beautiful typography and thumbnail options. Includes built-in reader mode, comment management, and iCloud syncing for bookmarks.

What We Love

🚀 Fast and responsive performance
👍 Clean, simple, and intuitive interface
🆓 Free with no ads or tracking
📱 Lightweight app that doesn't drain resources
🔖 Built-in bookmarks/save feature
🎯 Defaults to article view, not comments
💾 Maintains state when backgrounded
🌐 No subscription or paid features
📖 Excellent readability and presentation

Room to Improve

🎨 Limited customization options
📏 Fixed font size not adjustable
🖱️ Accidental thread collapsing on touch
⏱️ Recent loading delays when opening HN links
📊 Limited feed density/compactness
🔐 No user account login capability

Octal for Hacker News by Daniel Wu

Social developer & tech news

Worth Considering

4.8😊(2.9K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

🚀 Fantastic app
👍 Convenient to use
👍 Good UX/UI
👍 Elegant, intuitive client
👍 Beautifully executed
👍 Wonderful app
👍 Masterpiece
👍 Very nice HN reader
👍 Best HN app
👍 Excellent HN client
👍 Phenomenal app
👍 Elegant!
👍 Excellent User Interface!
👍 Very nice app
👍 Amazing app
👍 Best HN reader
👍 By far the best HN reader!

Room to Improve

🐛 Can't even log in my YC account
🐛 Occasional refresh issues
🐛 Asking for network info permission
🐛 Unreliable
🐛 Ads
🐛 X-Callback-URL not working
🐛 Favorites are broken
🐛 Commenting and voting broken
🐛 Rotation bug
🐛 Scrolling on comments is a bit laggy
🐛 Forced two pane layout
🐛 Doesn't work when using a tracking blocker

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Fast, native performanceClean, readable layoutAdvanced comment collapsing

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HN: Hacker News Reader

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Top, New, and Best storiesBookmark storiesIntegrated sharing (Twitter, Facebook, Mail)

Access Hacker News stories with a clean and high-performance interface. Bookmark articles, share them via integrated services like Twitter and Facebook, and enjoy a simple design with dark mode support.

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Native Reader for Hacker News

HN Reader by Y Combinator

Filter stories by Rank, Points, or CommentsResponsive text sizesShare articles to social platforms

Explore Hacker News with advanced filtering and customizable text sizes. Share articles easily and hide unwanted stories with a swipe. Enjoy an ad-free reading experience with dark mode options.

Hacker News done differently!

Access and interact with content from Y Combinator's Hacker News. Log in to vote, comment, and share stories via email and various social platforms.

View Hacker News storiesRead and post commentsVote on stories

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Fast browsing of feeds and commentsiCloud sync for favorites and read statusCustomizable story groups by topic

Access the latest tech, startup, and science news with a fast and customizable reader. Organize stories by topic, search quickly, and enjoy AI-powered summaries. This ad-free experience syncs across devices and prioritizes your privacy.

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H for Hacker News

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Search Hacker News archiveBookmark stories into custom collectionsBrowse Top, New, Best, Show HN, Ask HN, Job stories

Stay updated with the latest tech news and discussions in a fast, modern, and clutter-free interface. Search the archive, bookmark articles into custom collections, and enjoy a unified reading experience with a built-in reader for external links.

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Personalized news feedsOffline reading modeCustomizable themes and fonts

Stay updated with the latest in technology and security. This app offers personalized news feeds, offline reading, and a user-friendly interface with customizable themes and fonts. Enjoy fast access to articles and share them easily.

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Secure Alerts: Stay Safe!

Aggregated news from dozens of sourcesPrioritized news feedPush notifications for alerts

Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and news. This app aggregates and prioritizes top stories on vulnerabilities, ransomware, hacking, and more from multiple sources. Receive alerts, manage topics, and engage with a community of security-conscious users.

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Open-source Hacker News client

Hacki for Hacker News

Hacker News account loginBrowse stories by categorySearch and submit stories

Access Hacker News content with this open-source client. Browse, search, and submit stories, manage favorites, leave comments, and participate in polls. Enjoy offline reading and receive notifications for replies.

A dark-themed reader for Hacker News stories. Browse new, top, and best stories, and filter by specific categories like Ask and Jobs. Save favorites and share articles easily.

Dark themed interfaceFilter stories by New, Top, Best, Ask, JobsInfinite scroll

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Hacker News, Clean & Smart

FOSS Hacker News client

Offline article and comment readingAutomatic news downloadBuilt-in Readability support

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

Read Hacker News articles and comments even without an internet connection. Download the latest news in advance for offline access, enjoy distraction-free reading with built-in Readability, and bookmark your favorite content. It offers a native iOS experience for iPhone and iPad.

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Comments Owl for Hacker News

Draws the rest of the fun owl

Highlight new comments automaticallyMute and annotate usersCustomizable navigation links

Enhances the Hacker News browsing experience by highlighting new comments, allowing user muting and note-taking, and offering customizable navigation. It streamlines comment thread following and improves overall readability across devices.

📊 Productivity

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A simple Hacker News reader

hn - Hacker News Reader

Clean and simple interfaceEasy navigationDistraction-free reader mode

Stay updated with tech news and articles through a clean, simple, and distraction-free reading experience. Focus on content without clutter, ads, or pop-ups.

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