# Reddit vs Saltgrain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Saltgrain at 100% against Reddit's 25%. Saltgrain also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Reddit's advantage is ratings volume (3.5M vs 3) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Saltgrain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reddit has 3.5M ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Reddit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Saltgrain's.

Reddit ships an update every 6 days, Saltgrain daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reddit | Saltgrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reddit/id1064216828/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saltgrain/id6765989376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5M** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 435 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [REDDIT, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/808295587) | [NICOLAS QUENTIN GERN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896153420) |

## What reviewers say

### Reddit

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · News, #20 Top Grossing · News, #73 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


### Saltgrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saltgrain/id6765989376)

This app helps you verify the claims made in short-form videos and social media posts. It analyzes content from platforms like TikTok and Reels, checks real sources, and provides a quick verdict on what's factual, exaggerated, or opinion-based. Get detailed breakdowns and notifications directly on your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Analyze short-form videos and posts, Verify factual claims, Search real sources, Receive lock screen notifications, Detailed breakdown of claims and sources, Share content from other apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reddit free?

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

### Is Saltgrain free?

Saltgrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reddit or Saltgrain?

Saltgrain is rated higher. Reddit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5M ratings, while Saltgrain averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Reddit or Saltgrain have ads?

Reddit shows ads; Saltgrain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reddit or Saltgrain?

Reddit ships an update every 6 days, and Saltgrain daily. Most recently, Reddit was updated on October 17, 2026 and Saltgrain on October 11, 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.*