As a counterpoint, I find the web version pretty great on iOS. Minimal JavaScript, loads fast, everything on one long screen, and the back button always works, leaving you exactly where you left off.
It is a nice counterpoint to overly heavy web that we have unfortunately gravitated towards.
I've been doing the same on Android for a some time now. Before HN was responsive, I preferred native apps for presentation, but the good ones lacked voting, commenting, etc. Honestly the web client is quite usable on mobile now.
It is a nice counterpoint to overly heavy web that we have unfortunately gravitated towards.