Best React Native Hacker News Apps

247+ 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 247+ 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★ (35)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
3	Native Reader for Hacker News	Free	4.2★ (5)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	HackerWire for Hacker News	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	No	Oct 2026
5	Hacker News by Emerge	Free	5.0★ (5)	No	No	Aug 2026
6	HACK for Hacker News YC Reader	Free	4.7★ (1.6K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
7	AP News	Free	4.6★ (359K)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
8	H for Hacker News	Free	5.0★ (3)	No	Yes	May 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(35 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

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

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

HACK for Hacker News YC Reader

HACK for Hacker News YC Reader

HACK for Hacker News YC Reader

Best Hacker News app for tech

This app offers a beautiful and intuitive way to read tech, startup, and STEM news from Hacker News. It provides advanced features like push notifications, threaded comments, and powerful search, with extensive customization options for a personalized reading experience.

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

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

H for Hacker News

H for Hacker News

H for Hacker News

Tech News & Discussions

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.

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

free with in-app purchases

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

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 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

News + magazines, in one app

Access top stories curated by editors, personalized news feeds, and in-depth sports coverage. Enjoy local news, daily podcasts, and exclusive recipes and puzzles with an optional subscription.

Curated and personalized news feedLocal news coverageIn-depth sports analysis and scores

free with in-app purchases

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

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

Hacker News App.

Hacker News App.

Hacker News App.

Stories that matter

Hazumi for Hacker News

Hazumi for Hacker News

Hazumi for Hacker News

With Notifications & 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.

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

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 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

Expo & React Native components

Expo & React Native components

Expo & React Native components

Explorer components before use

Explore and preview UI components for Expo and React Native development. Understand component functionalities and features before integrating them into your projects, streamlining your workflow.

Discover UI componentsPreview component functionalitiesExplore component features

🛠️ Developer Tools

free with in-app purchases

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

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