HackerPillar: HN Reader

Developer: Taha Broachwala

Category: News

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50 installs

1.00 ratings

4.00 monthly active users

$<10K monthly revenue est.

IAP 100% · Ad 0%

HackerPillar: HN Reader Summary

HackerPillar: HN Reader is a with in-app purchases iOS app in News by Taha Broachwala. Released in Nov 2022 (3 years ago). It has 1.00 ratings with a 5.00★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 4.00 monthly active users and generates around $<10K monthly revenue (100% IAP / 0% ads). Store metadata: updated Feb 23, 2026.

Store info: Last updated on App Store on Feb 23, 2026 .

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App Details

Store ID: 6444180018

First Released: 2022-11-07

Store Last Updated: 2026-02-23

In-App Purchases: Yes

Ads: No

Website: smartcodeapps.tech

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Crawl Status: Success

AppGoblin First Crawled: 2024-06-02

AppGoblin Last Crawled: 2026-04-16

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App Description

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.