Hackers for Hacker News

Clean Hacker News Reader

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

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.

  • 4.6
    out of 5
    406 Ratings

Fixed a crash when running on macOS.

The developer, Weiran Zhang, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Collected

    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

    Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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    • Seller
      • Weiran Zhang
    • Size
      • 5.4 MB
    • Category
      • News
    • Compatibility
      Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
      • iPhone
        Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
      • iPad
        Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
      • Apple Vision
        Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
    • Languages
      • English
    • Age Rating
      13+
      • 13+
      • Infrequent
        Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
        Realistic Violence
        Profanity or Crude Humor
    • In-App Purchases
      Yes
      • Hackers Supporter $0.99
      • Generous Tip $6.99
      • Nice Tip $2.99
      • Quick Tip $0.99
    • Copyright
      • © Weiran Zhang