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The best way to browse

716 ratings
140 reviews
#188 in free News
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 20, 2025
  • August 1, 2026

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Developer

Dimitrie Milinovich
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Experience subreddits with a fast, fluid, and native iOS client. Enjoy seamless browsing, an immersive media viewer, and customizable themes. It's designed for both casual users and power Redditors.

βœ“Lightning-fast loading
βœ“Multireddit support
βœ“Favorite subreddits
βœ“Native iOS design
βœ“Image and video viewer
βœ“Multiple account support
βœ“Quick access gestures
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Hydra. Based on 716 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 1 negative reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • πŸš€Massive potential
  • πŸ‘Closest thing to Apollo
  • πŸ‘Best option for 2025
  • πŸ‘Better in almost every way
  • πŸ‘Superior Reddit Client++
  • πŸ‘Best Reddit app ever
  • πŸ‘Great app
  • πŸ‘Chop one Apollo off, a greater app will return
  • πŸ‘Great Apollo alternative
  • πŸ‘The best client since Apollo
  • πŸ‘The best way to browse Reddit

Negative things

  • πŸ”’Sketchy security
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What's New in Hydra

4.1.1

August 1, 2026

Features: - Added a button to restore purchases Bugfixes: - Nothing would load for logged out users on a fresh install of the app - External links would not open properly when set to open in Brave Browser - User page URLs formatted as /r/u_username would fail to load - Posts with only a source mp4 resolution would fail to load - Made EULA and Privacy Policy more prominent in app settings

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Subscription plans

Hydra Pro

Hydra Pro Subscription

$2.991 Month
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This app rose +8 positions in News chart.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

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This app is the only reason I still use Reddit

Great app, I don't think you even have to be signed in to use it - I wasn't for a while because it was just nice to not need to use the browser version of Reddit and even the browser version is better than the official app! This app is great
PaulognaPaulogna

Pretty good

This is definitely better than the awful official reddit app, but recent changes have made videos restart when going full screen and they take forever to load, which is pretty annoying. Stuff also sometimes is slow to load in general, but perhaps that’s Reddit’s API? Overall recommend
Brick7FaceBrick7Face

Very good Reddit client

It’s a good Reddit client with cool features like gallery mode. Loading the feed however is a little on the slower side and saved videos don’t have audio.
Crust33fCrust33f

Elegant and always improving

Nothing out there compares to the simplicity and elegance Hydra offers. It feels natively Apple. The dev team is actively involved in making this the premier Reddit experience with frequent updates. Love it!
trebomb5trebomb5

Still Missing Some Features

The app is basically good, and can be configured to act a lot like Apollo did back in its prime. The one glaring omission is that you still can’t set videos/GIFs to play muted by default. You have to manage the volume on your device, rather than just allowing audio when something that requires it comes along. It’s very clumsy and disruptive for an app that is otherwise a pretty decent browsing experience.
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Reported Bugs

1 issue

Expect some bumps

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Requested Features

2 requests

Customizing the gestures and hiding the username on the tab bar

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Content blocking, comment images, startup feed, and others

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FAQ

What does Hydra do?

Hydra is a native iOS client designed for browsing subreddits. It aims to provide a fast, fluid, and seamless experience for users to read, upvote, and comment on content within their favorite communities.

What are the key features of Hydra?

Key features include lightning-fast loading, multireddit support, favorite subreddits, a native iOS design, an immersive image and video viewer, multiple account support, quick access gestures, markdown support, and full inbox access.

Is Hydra free to use?

Hydra is available for free with in-app purchases. While the core functionality is free, users may have the option to purchase additional features or enhancements through in-app transactions.

What devices is Hydra compatible with?

Hydra is designed for iOS devices. It leverages a native iOS design to feel at home on your iPhone or iPad, offering an intuitive user experience.

Who is Hydra best suited for?

Hydra is ideal for both casual Reddit browsers and hardcore Redditors on iOS who are seeking a powerful, beautifully simple, and highly customizable client that offers an enhanced user experience compared to the official app.