Show HN: I built a Bible verse feed to replace doomscrolling
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Hey all, I just released my latest iOS app, Scroll Hope. It is a tiktok like scrolling feed, but the content is Bible verses with fun dynamic backgrounds. It also tracks your reading progress and keeps stats over time. You can try it out on the website, or on iOS if you want the app lockout feature which lets you block your social apps. Completely free, with the option to support the app with a tip and unlock some additional icon and sharing options. Coming soon is audio and auto-scroll, so…
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- Nov 4, 2026
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Show HN: I built a Bible verse feed to replace doomscrolling was first seen on Hacker News · Show HN on Nov 5, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 14 checks on 1 different day. Its best position was #5 of 30, reached on Nov 5, 15:50 UTC. It dropped off the list after Nov 5, 15:50 UTC.
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Love to see the World English Bible here. (Nothing against the ASV or BSB, I'm just used to seeing KJV and ASV as the only options when someone reaches for a public domain translation.) The WEB is woefully under-utilized for such a good, readable, modern and openly licensed translation. I do read from the Greek New…
Didn’t some guy make something similar and is doing $100k+ MRR?
I love the idea a lot, here’s some feedback on the UX: the share/link buttons are too large and distracting on my Safari’s light mode, I’d look to remove the bubble effect on them and make them a bit less contrasting. And, maybe adding a different format to reading? Like, instead of one verse at a time, a continuous…
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What is the highest rank Show HN: I built a Bible verse feed to replace doomscrolling reached?
#5 on Hacker News · Show HN, on Nov 5, 15:50 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 30 minutes.
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It was first seen on Nov 5, 2026 and has been on the list on 1 day (14 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
3 points and 8 comments; submitted by jclardy on Nov 4, 2026.