Why doesn't HN have a mobile app?

2•kranirudha•4h ago

I think its much more convenient to access from a mobile app. My reddit usage grew massively when the reddit mobile came upto on par with other third party apps over last couple of years.

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mac3n•4h ago

> My reddit usage grew massively

and that's a good thing?

kranirudha•2h ago

That's a good point. Bad for me I guess but should be good for product, no?

I was thinking from a product standpoint, why wouldn't they want one if it increases usage.

TimedToasts•3h ago

If a mobile app results in higher Reddit-esque behavior then I'm permanently opposed to a mobile app.

kranirudha•2h ago

Fair enough.

Cider9986•2h ago

I am using the default website on a phone right now. I like it more than the default desktop site—I use an extension to make it dark mode and better UI on desktop.

chistev•2h ago

It doesn't need one?

kranirudha•2h ago

I'd argue in favor of it though. I understand that most folks here might not prefer it, but it does make it more accessible and convenient.

p1esk•1h ago

What’s wrong with reading HN in a browser? What problem are you trying to solve?

kranirudha•1h ago

I'm not solving anything. Was just wondering why it doesn't exist. Cause I find it more convenient on mobile.

Mostly from discoverability and experience wise.

vunderba•1h ago

You can just add the site to your home screen on Android / iOS - that addresses the convenience point IMHO.

I’m also not sure how an HN app (buried among the trillions of other in the respective app store) would necessarily be any more "discoverable" than the site itself.

kranirudha•12m ago

as PWA. That's fair actually. I forgot about that.

al_borland•59m ago

I just use the browser, it works well enough for me. There are apps people have made.

Without ads, the incentives aren’t such that they should want to drive excessive engagement.

kranirudha•13m ago

That's fair. I guess incentive is the key.

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