Best React Native Hacker News Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated October 2026

React Native Hacker News is the household name in react native hacker news, but it's far from the only option. We track 246+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top React Native Hacker News Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	React Native Hacker News	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
2	Hacker News - Latest in Tech	Free	4.7★ (34)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
3	Native Reader for Hacker News	Free	4.2★ (5)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	HackerWeb - Hacker News client	$2.99	5.0★ (10)	No	No	Aug 2026
5	HN Reader - Hacker News Reader	Free	1.8★ (5)	No	No	May 2026
6	Hackers for Hacker News	Free	4.6★ (432)	No	Yes	Nov 2026
7	Hacker News Tech Reader - HACK	Free	4.7★ (1.6K)	No	Yes	Nov 2026
8	Google News	Free	4.6★ (226K)	Yes	No	Nov 2026

Top Picks for React Native Hacker News

#1

React Native Hacker News by George Jose

React Native Hacker News

Editor's Choice

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

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An open-source client for Hacker News, built with React Native. It offers a clean and simple interface for browsing news and articles. View the source code on GitHub.

#2

Hacker News - Latest in Tech by Snap Web Studios

A powerful Hacker News reader.

Strong Contender

4.7(34 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

#3

Native Reader for Hacker News by Cristian Monterroza

HN Reader by Y Combinator

Worth Considering

4.2(5 ratings)

Free

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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.

More React Native Hacker News apps to explore

HackerWeb - Hacker News client

HackerWeb - Hacker News client

HackerWeb - Hacker News client

Read-only Hacker News client

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

HN Reader - Hacker News Reader

HN Reader - Hacker News Reader

HN Reader - Hacker News Reader

by Thomas Ricouard

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 readingToday widget integrationBackground refresh

Hackers for Hacker News

Hackers for Hacker News

Hackers for Hacker News

Clean Hacker News Reader

A fast, clean, and distraction-free client for reading Hacker News on iOS devices. It's designed for deep technical discussions and efficient navigation, especially within complex comment threads. Enjoy a smooth and readable experience focused on content.

Fast, native performanceClean, readable layoutAdvanced comment collapsing

free with in-app purchases

Hacker News Tech Reader - HACK

Hacker News Tech Reader - HACK

Hacker News Tech Reader - HACK

Best Hacker News YC Digest

This app offers a beautiful and intuitive way to read the latest tech, startup, and STEM news from Hacker News. It features customizable reading options, push notifications, and advanced search capabilities, all without ads or subscriptions.

Ad-free and subscription-free experiencePush notifications for repliesNested comment threads

Top world & local news stories

This app aggregates and highlights global and local news stories tailored to your interests. It provides personalized briefings, in-depth coverage from multiple sources, and allows you to follow specific topics and news outlets. Stay informed on the go or on your desktop.

Personalized news briefingsLocal news from your areaFull coverage with multiple perspectives

free with in-app purchases

HackerWire for Hacker News

HackerWire for Hacker News

HackerWire for Hacker News

Funky Native HN Reader

A fast, native iOS reader for Hacker News offering a clutter-free experience. Enjoy threaded comments, AI summaries, customizable themes, and offline reading without ads or tracking.

Native, lightning-fast interfaceThreaded commentsAI summaries on tap

HN: Hacker News Reader

HN: Hacker News Reader

HN: Hacker News Reader

by Sokichi Fujita

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.

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

Hacker News Reader

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.

Browse Top, New, Show HN, Ask HN, Jobs storiesBeautiful typography with compact/large thumbnailsBuilt-in Safari view with reader mode

Hax for Hacker News

Hax for Hacker News

Hax for Hacker News

by Luis Farina Lazaro

Hacker news app - All the Hacking news , firewalls technology , Tech news reader and anti virus alerts

Hacker news app - All the Hacking news , firewalls technology , Tech news reader and anti virus alerts

Hacker news app - All the Hacking news , firewalls technology , Tech news reader and anti virus alerts

by Nina Maibach

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.

Personalized news feedsOffline reading modeCustomizable themes and fonts

Hacker News Client & Widgets

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.

Browse all story categoriesUpvote stories and commentsSecure login with HN account

Breaking World & Local News

Get breaking world and local news, along with trending headlines. This app offers a personalized news feed, custom alerts, and in-depth content hubs for major events. Access award-winning photos, videos, and articles.

Breaking news updatesLocal news coveragePersonalized news feed

Real News for YCombinator Hacker News

Real News for YCombinator Hacker News

Real News for YCombinator Hacker News

An open-source client for accessing Hacker News articles. It utilizes the official Firebase HN API and RxSwift framework for a seamless experience. Users can report bugs and make inquiries directly to the developer.

Open-source clientOfficial Firebase HN APIRxSwift framework

Octal for Hacker News

Octal for Hacker News

Octal for Hacker News

Social developer & tech news

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.

Vote on stories and commentsSubmit new postsEngage in threaded discussions

daily.dev: AI & Tech News Feed

daily.dev: AI & Tech News Feed

daily.dev: AI & Tech News Feed

Dev headlines, daily briefing

Stay updated with the latest in tech and AI through a personalized feed of articles, newsletters, and videos from over 2,000 sources. Discover trending topics, engage with a developer community, and save content for later.

Personalized feed from 2,000+ sourcesAI-powered content curationTLDR summaries for quick skimming

🛠️ Developer Tools

free with in-app purchases

Hacker News by Emerge

Hacker News by Emerge

Hacker News by Emerge

by Emerge Tools

Experience Hacker News with a free, open-source client built for a fast, native iOS experience. Optimized for performance and efficiency, it's community-driven and welcomes developer contributions.

Native iOS experienceOpen source and community-drivenPerformance and efficiency optimized

Hacki for Hacker News

Hacki for Hacker News

Hacki for Hacker News

Open-source Hacker News client

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.

Hacker News account loginBrowse stories by categorySearch and submit stories

FAQ about React Native Hacker News

What are the best react native hacker news apps for iPhone?

React Native Hacker News tops our react native hacker news apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free react native hacker news apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top react native hacker news apps we rank are free to download, including React Native Hacker News and Hacker News - Latest in Tech.

Does React Native Hacker News have ads or in-app purchases?

React Native Hacker News has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many react native hacker news apps are on the App Store?

We track 246+ react native hacker news apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.