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Sift – a minimal news app (looking for UI/UX feedback)

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Sift – a minimal news app (looking for UI/UX feedback)

I’ve been working on a small news app called Sift. Looking for honest UI/UX feedback. In screenshots the UI looks clean, but on real devices after installing it feels different — slightly dull / less crisp/ greyish. I can’t figure out if it’s colors, typography, spacing, or something else. Would really appreciate direct feedback on: what feels off or generic anything that reduces the “premium” feel Also not sure if this could be due to display differences or iPhone settings. Blunt feedback is welcome.

Visit product View on Hacker NewsApr 22, 2026

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