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Hacker News - HN Reader

by Scott Carvalho · Free · Version 1.0

Availability On the App Store since April 2026

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About Hacker News - HN Reader

Hacker News - HN Reader is a news app developed by Scott Carvalho.

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App Information

Hacker News - HN Reader is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 37.87 MB. The latest version available is 1.0. The last update was on April 13, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since April 2026.

Description by Scott Carvalho (from the App Store)

HN Reader is a clean, fast Hacker News client built for avid HN readers.

Browse the Top, New, Best, Ask HN, and Show HN feeds. Tap any story to read its full comment thread — complete with collapsible threads so you can focus on the conversations that matter. Open links in the built-in browser without leaving the app. Use the 'Reader Mode' feature to enjoy distraction-free reading experience.

FEATURES

- Five feeds — Top, New, Best, Ask HN, Show HN
- Full comment threads with collapsible replies
- Read/Unread filter to track what you've seen
- Search stories powered by Algolia HN Search
- Reader Mode for distraction-free reading experience
- Upvote stories and save favorites (HN login optional)
- Offline bookmarks — save stories without an account
- Three themes — Light, Dark, and Sepia

HN login is optional. Browse and bookmark without an account. Sign in with your Hacker News credentials to upvote stories and sync
your favorites directly from your HN profile.

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Price	Free
Rating	No ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	1.0
App size	37.9 MB
Suitable for	Everyone

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