# Spotify for Creators vs Reddit

Spotify for Creators and Reddit both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Spotify for Creators's written reviews are positive against 25% of Reddit's. Spotify for Creators also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15). Reddit's advantage is ratings volume (3.5M vs 118K) and chart position (#2 vs #57). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reddit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Spotify for Creators asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spotify for Creators against 4.8 for Reddit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reddit has 3.5M ratings behind it against 118K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Spotify for Creators's written reviews are positive against 25% of Reddit's.

Spotify for Creators ships an update weekly, Reddit every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spotify for Creators | Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotify-for-creators/id1056182234/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reddit/id1064216828/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 118K | **3.5M** |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #57 | **#2** |
| Size | 64 MB | 454 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Spotify](https://appshunter.io/developer/324684583) | [REDDIT, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/808295587) |

## What reviewers say

### Spotify for Creators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotify-for-creators/id1056182234)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · News (US App Store)

This app helps podcast and video creators manage, grow, and monetize their content. It offers tools for audience engagement, performance tracking, and seamless content publishing. Creators can host their shows for free and distribute them across platforms.

**Highlights:** Host and distribute podcasts for free, Reach and engage new audiences, Monetize content with subscriptions and ads, Track podcast analytics and audience insights, Manage multiple shows, Customize show appearance on Spotify, Interact with fan comments and create polls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless podcast distribution
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Customizable podcast features
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy recording and editing
- 🐛 Unreliable connection during group recordings
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lack of accessibility features
- 👎 Aggressive branding and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings getting lost or corrupted
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Inability to delete or recover deleted content
- Syncing issues between mobile and web versions

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume recording functionality
- Advanced audio editing tools
- Ability to manage multiple podcasts
- Improved podcast discovery and analytics
- Better integration with external audio tools


### Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reddit/id1064216828)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · News, #20 Top Grossing · News, #69 Top Free (US App Store)

Discover trending topics, engage in diverse discussions, and join communities for any interest. Share content, ask questions, and connect with others through a unique voting system that highlights popular posts.

**Highlights:** Thousands of community groups, Breaking news and trends, Humorous content and videos, Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, In-depth discussion threads, Q&A forums, Upvote/downvote system

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reddit Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Reddit Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Reddit Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reddit Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Collectible Avatar - Tier 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reddit Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Reddit Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Collectible Avatar - Tier 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Collectible Avatar - Tier 2499 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic news aggregator
- 👍 Diverse communities
- 🔍 Helpful for finding information
- 💡 Customizable feeds
- 🎨 Unique avatar customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy video player
- 🤖 Aggressive recommendation algorithms
- 💬 Toxic community moderation
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific content
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable content loading
- Inconsistent UI behavior
- Notification issues
- Subreddit search function not working

**Requested features**

- Improved video player controls
- Better content filtering options
- Streamlined community management tools
- Customizable notification settings
- Integrated browser for seamless browsing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spotify for Creators free?

Spotify for Creators is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reddit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spotify for Creators or Reddit?

Spotify for Creators is rated higher. Spotify for Creators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Reddit averages 4.8 from 3.5M ratings.

### Do Spotify for Creators or Reddit have ads?

Both Spotify for Creators and Reddit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spotify for Creators or Reddit?

Spotify for Creators ships an update weekly, and Reddit every 6 days. Most recently, Spotify for Creators was updated on November 2, 2026 and Reddit on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Spotify for Creators or Reddit?

Spotify for Creators currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Reddit at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*