HackerPillar: HN Reader
Taha Broachwala News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
HackerPillar: HN Reader is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Taha Broachwala. Rated 5.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 26.0. Updated February 23, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 4 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Feb 23
- 2026 · v3.0
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About HackerPillar: HN Reader
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.
What’s new
Version 3.0 · Updated February 23, 2026
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
App privacy
The developer, Taha Broachwala, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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