Hacker Reader is an overall app developed by Daniel Capistrano Sarinho Paiva.
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App Information
Hacker Reader is FREE to download. The APK download size is 58.61 MB. The latest version available is 1.3.0. The last update was on May 26, 2026.
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The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play November 2025.
Description
Hacker Reader is a beautifully designed native iOS client for Hacker News, featuring home screen widgets, authentication, and a delightful reading experience.
BROWSE ALL STORY CATEGORIES • Top Stories - The most popular stories on HN • New Stories - Recently submitted content • Ask HN - Questions and discussions from the community • Show HN - Projects, products, and creations shared by users • Jobs - Opportunities from YC companies and startups
INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY • Upvote stories and comments with your HN account • Secure login using the official Hacker News website • Post comments and replies to stories and comments • Bookmark stories for later reading
HOME SCREEN WIDGETS • Three widget sizes: Small (3 stories), Medium (5 stories), Large (10 stories) • Dark mode support matches your system theme • Tap stories to open directly into the app
BEAUTIFUL, NATIVE DESIGN • True dark mode with lights-out black theme • Automatic theme switching follows your system preference • Link previews with Open Graph images • Collapsible comment threads for easy navigation
PRIVACY & SECURITY • Your credentials never leave your device • Login uses the official Hacker News website in a secure WebView • Session cookies stored in device keychain via SecureStore • Open source - view the code on GitHub
More features coming soon!
Hacker Reader is built with modern technologies: React Native, Expo Router, TypeScript, and SwiftUI for widgets. It's designed and developed by an indie developer who loves Hacker News and wanted to create the best possible reading experience.
Questions or feedback? Open an issue on GitHub, hit me at X @danielcspaiva or reach out via the support URL.
Not affiliated with Y Combinator or Hacker News. Built using the official HN API: https://github.com/HackerNews/API
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