HackerPillar: HN Reader

Fast, reader mode, offline

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

Read Hacker News faster with a polished feed, focused Reader Mode, offline access, and powerful thread tracking. HackerPillar helps you read Hacker News with less friction and more focus. Browse top stories in a clean, high-performance feed, open deep discussions with readable comment threads, and switch to Reader Mode for long-form articles. Save stories, read offline, and track threads you care about. Key features: - Fast, modern Hacker News feed - Readable comments with thread controls - Focused Reader Mode - Saved Stories + Offline Library - Thread tracking and activity checks - Advanced search and custom feeds (Pro) - Home screen widget support - Share extension for quick imports HackerPillar Pro unlocks: - HN account actions (login, vote, reply) - Advanced search and custom feeds - Extended reader and tracking features - Additional power-user tools across the app Subscription details: - Title: HackerPillar Pro - Length: Monthly and Yearly - Price: Pricing varies by region and is shown in-app before purchase - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Privacy Policy: http://smartcodeapps.tech/hackerpillar-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Built for people who read Hacker News every day.

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    1 Ratings

Refined Settings with cleaner native iOS layout - Improved navigation/title styling across tabs for a more polished iOS feel - Removed legacy/unused feed style setting for a simpler setup - Better stability in Settings and feature flows - Continued performance and UI polish across feed, reader, and tracking surfaces

Version 3.0

The developer, Taha Broachwala, 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

    Accessibility

    The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

    Information

    • Seller
      • Taha Broachwala
    • Size
      • 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
      16+
    • In-App Purchases
      Yes
    • Copyright
      • © 2022 SmartCode
  • Privacy Policy

    • More by Taha Broachwala

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