# lurkur for reddit — a new way to browse

> Unofficial Reddit client for content consumption, ad-free and minimalist. (iPhone/iPad app by Lars van Houwelingen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lurkur-for-reddit/id6470203216 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lars van Houwelingen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713160246)
- Category: News, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 112 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lurkur-for-reddit/id6470203216/reviews.md

## What is lurkur for reddit?

lurker - a person who lurks, in particular a user of an internet message board or chat room who does not participate.

Experience Reddit differently with lurkur, an unofficial Reddit client designed for the dedicated Reddit lurker and reader. If you prefer to browse Reddit quietly without participating, lurkur offers a streamlined, ad-free experience focused purely on content consumption.

Enjoy a minimalist Reddit app tailored for reading posts, viewing media, and exploring subreddits without the clutter.

Key Features:

- Ad-Free Reddit Browse: Enjoy an uninterrupted, zero-ads experience, always. lurkur is committed to being a completely ad-free Reddit client.

- Clean & Minimalist Interface: Our uncluttered design minimizes distractions, creating a focused Reddit reading and Browse experience. Perfect for users seeking a simple Reddit app.

- Elegant Dark Mode: A smooth, eye-friendly dark theme ideal for comfortable Reddit Browse anytime.

- Seamless Media Viewer: Effortlessly view Reddit images, GIFs, and videos directly within the app. A smooth Reddit media browser.

- Customizable Reader Settings: Personalize how you view Reddit posts and comments. Tailor the display to your reading preferences.

- Active Development: lurkur is constantly evolving. We're dedicated to improving this alternative Reddit app based on user feedback.

- Read-Focused Experience: Optimized for users who primarily want to read Reddit and browse content without engaging in comments or posting.

Important Note: As an unofficial Reddit client, lurkur's continued availability depends on Reddit's API policies.

Community & Feedback: Head over to r/lurkurapp to request features, report bugs, or share your experience.

## Key features

- Ad-Free Reddit Browsing
- Clean & Minimalist Interface
- Elegant Dark Mode
- Seamless Media Viewer
- Customizable Reader Settings
- Read-Focused Experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of lurkur for reddit?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 No login required, pure lurking experience
- 🚀 Clean, minimalist UI design
- 💰 No ads or paywalls
- ⚡ Fast content loading
- 🔋 Low battery drain compared to official app
- 💡 Ability to save/import subreddits
- 🎯 Better than official Reddit app
- 📱 Simple and intuitive interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🐛 App becomes unresponsive requiring force quit
- 🐛 'Reason: Undefined' error messages
- 🐛 Links opening multiple times
- 🐛 Video playback issues and audio problems
- 🐛 Input delays and tap responsiveness issues
- ⚠️ Filters not working reliably
- ⚠️ Search functionality poor
- ⚠️ Connection errors displaying code strings
- ⚠️ Autoplay settings ignored
- ⚠️ Recent 'Liquid Glass' update caused major bugs
- ⚠️ Battery drain issues reported by some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes when clicking images on home screen
- Crashes when long-pressing subreddits to filter
- Links in comments difficult to tap without collapsing thread
- Videos pause unexpectedly, especially sports content
- Audio continues playing after exiting video posts
- Search results not clickable in latest update
- Intermittent sound issues requiring app restart
- Scroll position resets after app refresh
- Post filters (except Hot and Top) not functioning
- Hour filter button non-functional
- Autoplay toggle not working despite being disabled
- Multiple videos auto-playing simultaneously with sound
- App becomes unresponsive when switching between apps
- Cross-posted videos open multiple times

**Most requested features**

- Default comments to 'old' sorting option
- Ability to sign in and comment
- Tablet/iPad optimization
- Separate font size controls for titles and comments
- Color slider customization for accent colors
- Full-screen gesture support improvements
- Subreddit icons visible on front page
- Time range options for 'Top' sorting (last hour, 24 hours)
- More customization for gestures and layout

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lurkur-for-reddit/id6470203216/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Just a bunch of html text

*2026-06-08, version 1.11.0*

It show’s not but a broken page of html text or something. Almost looks like it’s trying to show some kind of error but I’ll never know.

### 1/5 — Sounds glitch constantly

*2026-06-07, version 1.11.0*

Can’t watch any videos with the sound on because it’s automatically muted. And when I try to turn it up, it mutes itself again.

### 1/5 — Broken

*2026-06-06*

Just shows HTML upon opening the app. Doesn’t show any content.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-05-31, version 1.11.0*

Thinks I'm using a VPN when I'm not.

Fresh install, too.

Now uninstalled.

### 1/5 — Non-functional

*2026-05-30, version 1.11.0*

Doesn’t work at all. Nothing renders.

### 1/5 — doesn’t work

*2026-05-29, version 1.11.0*

literally just spews a bunch of technical characters instead of giving an actual feed. pretty sure it’s html. refreshing doesn’t fix

### 4/5 — Invalid subreddit

*2026-05-13*

I added an invalid subreddit by mistake.  This reveals two problems.  One, you should trim trailing whitespace from subreddit names the user provides.  Two, there should be an obvious way to remove a subreddit that has been added.

### 1/5 — Wall of text code

*2026-04-27*

Frequently shxts the bed and displays nothing but a wall of code.

### 4/5 — Very good but buggy in recent update

*2026-02-09*

The app is great for lurkers but the Liquid Glass update has made the app experience much worse. Also, watching cross posted videos still opens the link multiple times and hasn’t been fixed after 6+ months. Otherwise it’s a good enough app.

### 3/5 — Pretty good, great concept

*2026-01-13, version 1.11.0*

I deleted my 12 year old Reddit account a while back, got tired of the “karma” and updooting and whatnot. Decided to give this a try, it’s a great concept and I like the ability to not comment and give out votes but this app has some things not great. Like it seems to stop responding if you go to another and come back it it, it won’t scroll or click or anything so you are forced to close it and reopen it. A lot of connection errors where it just shows some string or code. And they search feature is funny, Reddit was never known for having a great search engine so maybe that’s the issue

## Frequently asked questions about lurkur for reddit

### What is lurkur for Reddit?

lurkur is an unofficial Reddit client designed for users who primarily want to read content and browse subreddits without engaging in comments or posting. It offers a streamlined, ad-free, and minimalist experience focused on content consumption.

### What are the key features of lurkur?

Key features include an ad-free browsing experience, a clean and minimalist interface, an elegant dark mode, a seamless media viewer for images, GIFs, and videos, and customizable reader settings to personalize your viewing preferences.

### Is lurkur free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a core ad-free Reddit browsing experience. It also includes in-app purchases, which may offer additional customization or features for users who wish to further enhance their experience.

### What kind of users is lurkur best suited for?

This app is ideal for 'lurkers' – individuals who enjoy browsing Reddit and consuming content but prefer not to participate in discussions or posting. It's perfect for those seeking a quiet, uncluttered, and focused reading experience on Reddit.

### What is the availability status of lurkur?

As an unofficial Reddit client, lurkur's continued availability is dependent on Reddit's API policies. The developers are actively working on the app and welcome feedback through their community on r/lurkurapp.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.0 — 2026-08-14

Hi all, it's been a while. This has been in the works for a while but due to time constrains it took a lot longer. As most have already experienced, reddit has been blocking more and more request & hopefully this update mitigates a few but unfortunately not all are fixable. I am continuing to look for solutions, keep track on the subreddit for status updates.

Features:
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iPad Split View — Full support for multitasking and Split View on iPad.
Peek & Share — Peek into posts and share posts/comments as images.
Subreddit expansion — Added wiki, rules, and sidebar/info screens for subreddits.
Theme presets — New preset theme options to quickly customize your look.
Better link handling — Comment links now open in-app; improved link display in markdown.
Haptic feedback — Added haptics to gallery scrolling and more interactions throughout the app.
Search improvements — Load more results when searching users and subreddits.

Bug Fixes
------------
- Reddit 403 errors now clearly indicate when you've been blocked by network security, with a link to Reddit status.
- Fixed laggy posts list and various performance improvements.
- GIFs now play as video instead of static images.
- Fixed videos not respecting autoplay/mute settings.
- Fixed card videos not pausing correctly when scrolling off-screen.
- Improved gallery image loading and switched to PagerView for smoother swiping.
- Fixed splash screen background sync issues.
- Removed back button titles for cleaner navigation.
- Various other under the hood fixes.

### 1.11.0 — 2025-12-04

Hi, it's been a while since the last update. Here are some of the new changes:

- Festive Christmas themed app icons.
- Support for embed Twitch clips.
- Better support for iOS26, including some liquid glass elements and better navigation.

A lot of small and bigger bug fixes & performance updates. Such as better Markdown table support, card layout autoplaying & more. 

Encounter a bug or want something added? Make sure to mention it on the subreddit or via the request feature button in the settings.

### 1.10.2 — 2025-07-11

This version includes a couple of bug fixes.

### 1.10.1 — 2025-05-07

This update has some bug fixes:

- Fixes a crash when visiting a user that is deleted.
- Option to make comment collapse scroll behaviour optional.
- Add some missing translations.
- Fixes a bug where home posts will not load when using a non english language.
- Temporary remove the blur loading indicator for images while investigating this crash issue.

### 1.10.0 — 2025-04-23

This update adds a couple of new features and fixes some bugs.

- You can now see users' comments on their profile.
- Ability to filter domains.
- Improved image loading indicator.
- You can now change the App icon. Currently only new color options, new icons coming soon.
- Removed auto syncing to cloud, moved to settings.
- It's now possible to share reddit links to lurkur, allowing you to easily open reddit threads from your browser.
- lurkur is now available in Spanish, French, German and Dutch (more languages to follow).
- Collapsed comments will now persist.
- Ability to highlight new comments since last visit on a post.

Lots of bug fixes and under the hood improvements.

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