# Readder for Reddit vs Ruddarr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ruddarr at 90% against Readder for Reddit's 44%. Ruddarr also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2). Readder for Reddit's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readder for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Ruddarr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ruddarr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 497 and 760 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Readder for Reddit's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ruddarr's.

Readder for Reddit ships an update every 4 weeks, Ruddarr monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readder for Reddit | Ruddarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readder-for-reddit/id1043575806/reviews) | **[4.9 (760 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 497 | **760** |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 102 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nutmeg Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151631992) | [Ruddarr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726271152) |

## What reviewers say

### Readder for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readder-for-reddit/id1043575806)

Browse Reddit feeds, preview content like articles and images, and engage in discussions. Customize your viewing experience with multiple display modes and account management. Enjoy a streamlined mobile interface with features like reader mode and content filtering.

**Highlights:** Multiple Reddit accounts, Reader mode, Repost finder, Cast media to Chromecast, Content filters, Night mode, Multiple display modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Readder I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Readder II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Apple TV) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support Readder III | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable features
- 💡 Powerful functionality
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great replacement for Alien Blue

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High storage usage
- 👎 Paid login requirement
- 👎 Lack of updates and support
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 13

**Reported bugs**

- Broken video playback
- Scrolling issues
- Inability to post comments
- Unreliable login functionality

**Requested features**

- Automatic night mode
- More mod tools
- Customizable post layout
- Ability to hide read posts
- Support for redgifs.com links


### Ruddarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130)

Control your movie, documentary, and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, manage your media library, and receive notifications. Customize the app's appearance and sync settings across devices.

**Highlights:** Manage movies and TV series, Browse upcoming releases calendar, Receive fine-grained notifications, View activity queue and history, Switch between multiple instances, Customize app appearance, Synchronize settings via iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruddarr+ | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Good all
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Looking good!
- 👍 Great for managing your media library on the go!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Import functionality
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 18.4
- 🐛 If it didn't crash all the time it be awesome.
- 🐛 Good app, but constantly freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails with error when trying to add any service
- Crashes and freezes all the time

**Requested features**

- Support one time purchase
- List view not just posters
- Latest releases or trending lists that could be pulled from trakt or IMDb


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readder for Reddit free?

Readder for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ruddarr free?

Ruddarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Readder for Reddit or Ruddarr?

Ruddarr is rated higher. Readder for Reddit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Ruddarr averages 4.9 from 760 ratings.

### Do Readder for Reddit or Ruddarr have ads?

Neither Readder for Reddit nor Ruddarr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readder for Reddit or Ruddarr?

Readder for Reddit ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ruddarr monthly. Most recently, Readder for Reddit was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ruddarr on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*