Comparison

Alerts for Reddit vs APWU 0526

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

Head to head
About

Alerts for Reddit

Receive instant notifications for new Reddit posts and comments from specific subreddits or users. Customize alerts with keywords and notification frequencies to stay updated on the content you care about most. Easily manage your subscriptions and access notifications directly within your preferred Reddit app or browser.

Highlights
  • Custom subreddit and user notifications
  • Keyword filtering for alerts
  • Adjustable notification frequency
  • No Reddit account login required
  • Direct launch to Reddit app or browser
  • View recent notifications history
Features
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Note: This app may need to shut down in March 2027 due to Reddit API changes. Please see the /r/alerts_for_reddit subreddit for the latest updates. Never miss a Reddit post again - with Alerts for Reddit, you can get notifications within minutes for posts on your favorite subreddits, and posts/comments from your favorite users. Customize notifications by changing frequency and filtering with keywords. Features: - Add/remove/mute subreddits or users at any time to start/stop seeing notifications - No need to login or link your reddit account - you can set up alerts for any public subreddit or user. - Setup up to 3 alerts of your choosing for free; upgrade to Premium to receive notifications for more than 3 subreddits/users. - Set the notification frequency for each subreddit: "Trending: More" if you want notifications for all hot posts, "Trending: Fewer" if you only want breaking news, or "All" to get notified for all new posts. If you want "All" posts within 30 seconds of the post going live, you can upgrade to Premium Speed to enable the "All - Fast" frequency. - Set the notification frequency for each user: "Posts only" or "Posts and Comments" - Filter alerts by keyword. For example, if you want to receive notifications for /r/science where the title contains 'amphibian' or 'reptile' but not 'bird', you can! - Got a Reddit app on your phone? Notifications will launch you straight to the app of your choice. No app? Notifications will bring you to Reddit via the browser. - View recent notifications for your subreddits and users right in the app. - Never miss the posts you care about! This app offers subscriptions for premium features, including monthly and yearly subscriptions. Subscriptions renew within 24 hours of the subscription period ending, and a subscription purchase will be charged through your iTunes account. Manage at any time using Account Settings in iTunes. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use can be found at https://www.alertsforreddit.com/privacy.php

About

APWU 0526

This official union app connects members with their local chapter. Stay informed about union activities, access important documents, and get updates on events and member rights.

Highlights
  • Connect with union chapter
  • Stay informed on activities
  • Access essential resources
  • View contracts and documents
  • Get updates on events
  • Information on member rights
Features
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APWU 0526 is the official mobile application of the American Postal Workers Union, Local 0526. It provides APWU 0526 members with a tool to connect with their union and stay informed about union activities and updates. Members can access essential resources, such as contracts and important documents (if available), related to their rights in the workplace. The app also keeps members updated on major events and provides useful information about their rights and responsibilities as union members.

Screenshots

Alerts for Reddit4 screens
APWU 05264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: APWU 0526 at 5.0 against Alerts for Reddit's 4.2. APWU 0526 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Alerts for Reddit's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Alerts for Reddit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. APWU 0526 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

APWU 0526 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alerts for Reddit has 182 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alerts for Reddit ships an update every 3 months, APWU 0526 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Alerts for Reddit versus APWU 0526: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlerts for RedditAPWU 0526
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (182 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings182 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAmanda O'NealPrometheus Labor Communications, Inc.

Customer experience

Alerts for Reddit

All ratings182 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative21.7%

APWU 0526

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Alerts for Reddit

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App won't open or stuck on loading screen
  • Settings don't persist after closing app
  • iCloud backup excludes app data
  • Notifications not appearing in Notification Center
  • Duplicate notifications for same post
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  • App randomly resets subscriptions
  • Restore purchase doesn't work after device transfer
  • Notifications open in browser instead of Reddit app
  • Filters not working - alerts for unsubscribed content
  • App hangs when accessing Notification Subscriptions multiple times
  • iOS 15+ compatibility issues with settings saving

Requested features

13 requests
  • iCloud sync for subscriptions and settings
  • Comment notifications and threaded conversation alerts
  • Advanced filtering with AND/OR/NOT operations
  • Search within post content, not just titles
  • Quiet hours or do-not-disturb scheduling
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  • Custom app icons or icon selection
  • In-app notification history and log
  • Post content search in addition to titles
  • Browser selection for notification links
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Real-time notification frequency (faster than 30 minutes)
  • Per-subreddit notification limits
  • Widget support

APWU 0526

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Alerts for Reddit

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Subscription$3.991 Year
  • Premium Speed: Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Speed: Yearly$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99
None

APWU 0526

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alerts for Reddit free?
Alerts for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APWU 0526 free?
APWU 0526 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alerts for Reddit or APWU 0526?
APWU 0526 is rated higher. Alerts for Reddit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while APWU 0526 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Alerts for Reddit or APWU 0526 have ads?
Neither Alerts for Reddit nor APWU 0526 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alerts for Reddit or APWU 0526?
Alerts for Reddit ships an update every 3 months, and APWU 0526 every 8 days. Most recently, Alerts for Reddit was updated on November 6, 2026 and APWU 0526 on November 4, 2026.

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