Comparison

Readder for Reddit vs Subswipe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Readder for Reddit

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
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Readder is a client for reddit. With Readder you can view your feeds, preview articles, movies, (cat) pictures and follow comments and discussions. Readder supports multiple display modes you can switch between to view the different content Reddit offers in the best way. Sign in to your reddit account to view your subscribed reddits (requires a one-time IAP), vote, write comments and submit posts. This client will work in any orientation, won't forget your reddit accounts and will give you the best mobile reddit experience. Full feature list: * Multiple Reddit accounts - requires a one-time IAP * Lock screen - protect the app with a passcode or Touch ID * Night mode * Reader mode - for full screen immersive reading * Repost finder * Side bar for easy one-handed selection of subreddits * 3D support: preview links, images and more * Cast media to your chromecast * Swipe quickly between links * Use multi-touch swipe to reveal swipe actions on posts and comments * Fully supports landscape and portrait device orientations * Multiple display modes - pick the best one for the subreddit your viewing * Manage custom subreddit lists * Display videos and gifs * Sort links and comments just like in reddit.com * Adjustable font size * Conserve bandwidth based on current connection * Submit posts and comments * Messages extension app for sending reddit links to friends * Today widget showing latests links in the notification center * Explore popular and trending subreddits * User center: view your messages, posts, karma, saved content, etc. * Keep optional list of recently visited subreddits * Support viewing Multireddits * Subreddit autocomplete * Search Reddit and specific subreddits * Easily swipe between your favorite subreddit feeds * Content filters - filter out subreddits, users and specific domains * Markdown helper bar * Friends feed

About

Subswipe

Features
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SubSwipe turns Reddit into a swipeable, full-screen feed—so discovering great posts feels effortless. Swipe-first feed - Infinite scrolling, one post at a time - Smooth, fast, and made for discovery Start with what you love - Import the subreddits you’re already subscribed to - Add or remove communities anytime Explore & discover - Search for subreddits and jump straight into the feed - Find new communities in seconds Filters that actually help - Filter by content type (Videos / Images / GIFs / Text / Links) - Sort the feed the way you like Save in one tap - Save posts instantly - Come back to favorites anytime Content controls - Optional NSFW visibility settings so you can browse your way Notes - SubSwipe is a third-party app and is not affiliated with Reddit. - Content is provided by Reddit and its communities.

Screenshots

Readder for Reddit4 screens
Subswipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Readder for Reddit at 4.2 against Subswipe's 1.0. Readder for Reddit also leads on ratings volume (497 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Subswipe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Readder for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Subswipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Readder for Reddit holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readder for Reddit has 497 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Readder for Reddit versus Subswipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadder for RedditSubswipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (497 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings497 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNutmeg Studios LLCOmer Tzur

Bugs and requests

Readder for Reddit

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Subswipe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Readder for Reddit

One-time5
  • Support Readder I$0.99
  • Premium Features$2.99
  • Support Readder II$2.99
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  • Premium (Apple TV)$3.99
  • Support Readder III$9.99
None

Subswipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readder for Reddit free?
Readder for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subswipe free?
Subswipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Readder for Reddit or Subswipe?
Readder for Reddit is rated higher. Readder for Reddit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while Subswipe averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Readder for Reddit or Subswipe have ads?
Neither Readder for Reddit nor Subswipe shows ads.

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