Hackers for Hacker News
Hackers for Hacker News
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Hackers for Hacker News

Focus on the signal with a distraction-free, privacy-focused interface. Built for developers and founders who value deep discussion and efficient thread navigation.

Key Figures

Downloads

58K+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

600

Publisher

Weiran Zhang

Category

News

Locales

1

Latest Version

5.2.3

Size

5.1 MB

First Released

Feb 21, 2013
Features

Engineered for High-Signal Reading

Ditch the clunky mobile web for a native experience designed to help you navigate, consume, and engage with the world's best tech discussions.

Precise Thread Control

Navigate complex technical debates with ease using advanced comment collapsing and intuitive swipe gestures built for power users.

Performance-First Architecture

Experience zero-latency browsing with a lightweight native interface that respects your time and your device's resources.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

Hackers for Hacker News - Top stories feed on the Hackers for Hacker News mobile app

Top stories feed on the Hackers for Hacker News mobile app

Hackers for Hacker News - Dark mode interface of the Hackers for Hacker News app showing nested comments on a software engineering discussion.

Dark mode interface of the Hackers for Hacker News app showing nested comments on a software engineering discussion.

Hackers for Hacker News - Hackers app interface showing a threaded comment discussion on a mobile screen

Hackers app interface showing a threaded comment discussion on a mobile screen

Hackers for Hacker News - Screenshot of the Hackers for Hacker News app main feed in dark mode displaying technical news articles and vote counts.

Screenshot of the Hackers for Hacker News app main feed in dark mode displaying technical news articles and vote counts.

Hackers for Hacker News - Settings screen of the Hackers for Hacker News app showing customizable appearance options

Settings screen of the Hackers for Hacker News app showing customizable appearance options

Hackers for Hacker News - A screenshot of the Hackers for Hacker News app showing a swipe gesture on a comment thread to vote or reply.

A screenshot of the Hackers for Hacker News app showing a swipe gesture on a comment thread to vote or reply.

Description

The best way to read Hacker News on iOS. Fast, clean, and designed for deep technical discussions. Built for people who actually read the comments. Hackers for Hacker News is a powerful, thoughtfully designed Hacker News client for iPhone and iPad. It focuses on speed, clarity, and efficient navigation, making it easy to follow discussions without distractions. Whether you are quickly checking the front page or spending time in long, complex comment threads, Hackers is built to keep the experience smooth and readable. Key features: • Fast, native performance with a lightweight interface • Clean, readable layout optimised for long discussions • Advanced comment collapsing for navigating deep threads • Swipe gestures to vote, reply, and move between stories • Light and dark mode support • Designed with privacy in mind Hackers for Hacker News is built for developers, founders, and curious readers who value thoughtful discussion and high-signal content. The interface stays out of your way so you can focus on what matters: the stories and the comments. If Hacker News is part of your daily routine, this is a better way to read it. Download Hackers for Hacker News and experience Hacker News the way it should be.

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