command_line
Terminal Hacker News reader
Only for iPhone
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPhone
iPhone
A fast, terminal-style Hacker News client with offline caching, threaded discussions, search, bookmarks, and premium tools for voting, replying, posting, and RSS.
command_line is a fast, terminal-style Hacker News client built for readers who want speed, focus, and real participation.
Browse top stories, new stories, best stories, Ask HN, Show HN, jobs, polls, profiles, and full discussion threads in a clean mobile experience designed to feel quick, dense, and intentional.
Unlike many read-only Hacker News apps, command_line is built for both reading and doing. Free users can browse and read comfortably, while premium unlocks account-based actions and power-user tools.
FREE FEATURES
• Read Hacker News with a fast, terminal-inspired interface
• Browse Top, New, Best, Ask HN, Show HN, Jobs, and Polls
• Open full story discussions with threaded comments
• Search Hacker News stories and discussions
• Save stories with bookmarks for later
• Use offline-friendly caching for faster repeat visits
• View user profiles and activity
• Enjoy a focused dark interface designed for mobile reading
PREMIUM FEATURES
• Sign in to your Hacker News account
• Upvote stories and comments
• Reply to discussions
• Submit posts
• Manage your account session from the app
• Access RSS tools and advanced power-user features
WHY command_line
Most Hacker News clients feel outdated, slow, or limited. command_line was rebuilt to feel fast on every revisit, not just the first load. It combines quick browsing, cached reading, dense threaded discussions, and a terminal-style design that stands out from generic news apps.
Whether you just want a better way to read Hacker News on mobile or a premium tool for participating in the community, command_line is built to help you move through the news quickly and stay close to the conversation.
SUBSCRIPTION / PURCHASE INFO
Premium is available as an optional monthly, yearly, or lifetime upgrade. Reading remains free. Premium unlocks account actions and advanced features such as sign-in, voting, replying, posting, and RSS tools.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings.
Ratings & Reviews
This app has not received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
A major overhaul of command_line.
• Rebuilt core browsing and reading experience
• Faster feed loading with improved caching
• Improved article and discussion views
• Better search and saved content flows
• Updated terminal-style UI across the app
• Added premium plans for account actions and power-user tools
• Performance, stability, and overall polish improvements
The developer, Daniel Shaw, 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.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Daniel Shaw
- Size
- 40.8 MB
- Category
- News
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Infrequent
Profanity or Crude Humour
Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Yearly USD 49.99
- Premium Monthly USD 5.99
- Premium Lifetime USD 119.99
- Copyright
- © Daniel Shaw