Manci vs Argus for Reddit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manci
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Manci is a client and authenticator for Mastodon, the decentralized social network. - Read the latest public posts - Helps signing in to you account from the companion Manci TV app End-user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Argus for Reddit
A private, ad-free client for browsing Reddit, ideal for users who prefer to read content without an account. It offers features like article summaries, comment sharing as images, and feed customization.
- Ad-free browsing
- Read-only access
- Article TL;DR summaries
- News source reliability ratings
- Share comments as images
- Mute users, domains, or filter keywords
- Import subreddits
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Argus is a clean, lightweight, ad-free way to browse Reddit, designed for lurkers. Follow your favorite subreddits and explore the comments. No account required. Built for simplicity and privacy. Argus collects no data at all. Your subreddits and settings sync across your devices through your iCloud account. Features: Get a TL;DR of any long post or linked article, using Apple Intelligence, directly on your device. News source reliability ratings directly in your feed. Share comments as an image. No need to send confusing permalinks. Antisocial mode. Drop the comments section and focus on the content. Control your feed: mute users, mute domains, or filter by keyword. Switching from another app? Import your subreddits and you're set. Argus is an unofficial, read-only client. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Reddit, Inc. Reddit is a trademark of Reddit, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Argus for Reddit at none against Manci's 2. Argus for Reddit also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Manci sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Argus for Reddit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Manci ships an update every 2 months, Argus for Reddit every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Manci | Argus for Reddit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Akos Polster | Julian Baker |
In-app purchases
Manci
- Monthly Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Subscription$9.991 Year
Argus for Reddit
No in-app purchases
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