# Dark Red

> Minimalistic, customizable, and accessible unofficial Reddit client with a dark theme. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicholas Holmes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-red/id1571856930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicholas Holmes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571856932)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-red/id1571856930/reviews.md

## What is Dark Red?

Minimalistic. Customizable. Accessible.

Dark Red was built upon these three key aspects that make sure the content you love is always the main focus of each experience.

No wasted space:
No matter which layout you pick, content will always be front and centre. All actions such as voting or sharing are accessible through tap-and-hold or swipe gestures so we can fill up the screen with what matters most.

Easy on the eyes:
Built around a dark theme, give your eyes a rest with easy to read font and dark interface elements can help reduce eye strain. No more bright white backgrounds that blind you.

Made for you:
Customize the bits that matter to you, with fonts, colors, and layouts all interchangeable. 

Join the community:
Sign in to as many accounts as you want and switch between them in an instant. Requires a one time in-app purchase to unlock. 

Love the app? Want to see new features, layouts, or fonts? All feedback is welcome so reach out! I'm a one-man team but I'll do my best to get back to you. 

darkreddeveloper@gmail.com

Dark Red is an unofficial Reddit app.

## Key features

- Minimalistic design
- Customizable fonts, colors, and layouts
- Dark theme for reduced eye strain
- Gesture-based navigation (tap-and-hold, swipe)
- Multi-account support
- Content-focused experience

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-red/id1571856930/reviews.md

### 2/5 — The option to purchase doesn’t open when clicked

*2023-06-14*

I was going to purchase the premium or whatever it’s called, but I can’t because nothing pops up when I click it.

I can’t even use it because of this, but I’m wondering if this is because of the Reddit api issue.

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2023-02-23, version 1.4.4*

I love this app, it allows me to customize it where I only see my subs, and not get distracted by News, or Popular tabs. Plus, no ads, and the video player actually works. Excellent work to Nick on this!

### 1/5 — Paying to unlock all features basically

*2022-12-03, version 1.4.3*

Yeah by locking off the ability to sign in behind a paywall the core use of Reddit as a place to connect with others about a specific topic is impossible. It’s ultimately just the base Reddit app but worse because of that, which is sort of impressive in its own way.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. I’m a solo developer so I’ve tried to balance paid vs free features while still being able to support development. At the moment it’s just a one time purchase to be able to sign in. Everything else is free. That said I’m always looking at ways to improve the user experience for everyone, including those who wish to use it without unlocking Pro. I’ll keep your feedback in mind!

### 5/5 — Outstanding

*2022-10-21, version 1.4.3*

A great alternative to Apollo.

### 4/5 — Far better than the official app

*2022-09-28, version 1.4.0*

My one complaint, which may be user error, is that there doesn't seem to be an option for editing or deleting a comment.

### 2/5 — Promising, but not yet.

*2022-08-29, version 1.4.0*

I was pleased enough to purchase the full version in order to log in. I then discovered that the Home button did not show my subscribed subreddits, only the Popular feed. I have not found any other way to view the front page.

**Developer response:** Hi Enfield,

Thanks for the feedback. I'm sorry to hear you've had a bad experience! The Home button should definitely be showing your own Reddit front page. If you're still having trouble, please reach out to me through one of the options in the Dark Red Settings page and we'll get to the bottom of this issue. 

If you have any more feedback, bug reports, or questions please don't hesitate to reach out well.

### 4/5 — Near perfect

*2022-05-26, version 1.3.2*

Really enjoying this app, but the one feature it lacks is the ability to arrange subscribed subreddits in the order I choose. Alphabetic ordering is a little irritating.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the suggestion, Ron. There’s been heaps of positive feedback received about customisation in the sidebar so it’s what I’ve been focusing on recently. Keep a look out for this and more in the next update!

### 5/5 — Great app man

*2022-05-06, version 1.3.2*

Really happy so far but have a wish list of features. 

-Save post and comment buttons
-Default to home feed not “all”
-Option to move thumbnails to the right 
-Notification support

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback Burlaka! I’ve actually got some of those already in the works, and I’ll look into the others. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s any more features you’d love to see in Dark Red!

### 5/5 — Dark Red is great

*2022-02-27, version 1.2.1*

•Responsive developer

•App makes browsing Reddit Easy

in initial stage it’s so good and many features to be added in the future that will make this app top notch

### 3/5 — Have to pay to log in to your reddit account

*2022-01-19, version 1.2.1*

Seems like it would be a good app but I'm trying to log into a single account and I'm being asked to pay. In my opinion logging into one account should be a given, charge if people want to add several. I don't have much use for reddit without signing i so I'm uninstalling. Wish this was advertised as a paid app.

**Developer response:** Hi Jayarie,

Thanks for the review! I apologise if this wasn’t clear enough in the description but Dark Red has just a single purchase to unlock signing in. There’s no other features that are paid. 

With the entirety of the app free to use anonymously I felt this was a good trade off that lets users get a feel for Dark Red and see if they would like to support an independent developer. 

In saying that, I’ll definitely take your advice onboard and see if I can both be clearer in describing Dark Red as well as providing more to the users in the future. 

If there’s any other feedback you’d like to give, or just want to chat, please don’t hesitate to reach out at developer@darkredapp.com or on Reddit at u/DarkRedDeveloper

## Frequently asked questions about Dark Red

### What is Dark Red?

Dark Red is an unofficial Reddit client for iOS devices. It focuses on a minimalistic design, customization options, and a dark theme to enhance the user experience.

### Does Dark Red have ads?

The provided information does not specify whether Dark Red contains advertisements. However, it does mention a one-time in-app purchase to unlock features.

### How much does Dark Red cost?

Dark Red is available for free. There is a one-time in-app purchase required to unlock its full features.

### What devices does Dark Red support?

Dark Red is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating compatibility with Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### What is the age rating for Dark Red?

Dark Red has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain content or features suitable for mature audiences.

### How often is Dark Red updated?

The latest version of Dark Red is 1.4.5, and it was last updated on April 23, 2023. This indicates a relatively recent update from the developer.

### Can I sign in to multiple Reddit accounts with Dark Red?

Yes, Dark Red allows you to sign in to as many Reddit accounts as you want and switch between them instantly, enhancing multi-account management.

### What makes Dark Red easy on the eyes?

Dark Red is built around a dark theme with easy-to-read fonts and dark interface elements. This design aims to reduce eye strain compared to apps with bright white backgrounds.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.4.5 — 2023-04-23

### Added
- Added support for copying text content of posts
- Added support for copying text content of comments
- Added support for saving posts

### Changed
- Change alert style when copying support email to clipboard in Settings
- Change alert style when copying comment or post text to clipboard

### Removed
- Removed option to copy text from posts that don't contain text

### 1.4.4 — 2023-02-12

### Added
- Added age of Post to details bar in Post Details screen
- Added option to set current subreddit as the default subreddit
- Added option to edit a comment
- Added option to delete a comment
- Added a loading spinner when creating, editing, or deleting a comment
- Added appropriate error messages when creating, editing, or deleting a comment fails

### Changed
- Removed 'Sort' text from Sort button in Post Details screen
- Removed 'Share' text from Share button in Post Details screen

### Removed
- Removed 'Go to user' option from options when selecting your own comment

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