# EL PAÍS vs Apollo for Reddit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apollo for Reddit at 87% against EL PAÍS's 14%. Apollo for Reddit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EL PAÍS sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Apollo for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apollo for Reddit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo for Reddit has 180K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of EL PAÍS's written reviews are positive against 87% of Apollo for Reddit's.

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, Apollo for Reddit every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EL PAÍS | Apollo for Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-pais/id301049096/reviews) | **[4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 197 | **180K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **86.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 299 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ediciones El Pais SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/375656061) | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) |

## What reviewers say

### EL PAÍS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-pais/id301049096)

Access global Spanish-language news from a leading media outlet. Read articles from various editions, enjoy multimedia content, and save stories for offline reading. Subscribers get access to print editions and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Access to multiple editions (Spain, Americas, Mexico, Brazil, English, Catalonia), Unlimited access to all content, sections, and publications, Offline reading capability, News alerts, Multimedia content, Exclusive articles for registered users, Access to print editions and supplements for subscribers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Suscripción básica semanal | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Suscripción básica mensual | $9.00 | per month |
| Suscripción básica mensual | $10.00 | per month |
| Suscripción básica mensual | $10.00 | per month |
| Monthly global | $10.99 | per month |
| Suscripción premium mensual | $14.00 | per month |
| Suscripción básica anual | $99.99 | per year |
| Suscripción básica anual | $99.99 | per year |
| Suscripción premium anual | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌐 Good for learning Spanish
- 📰 Quality journalism
- 👍 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💤 Slow performance
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔄 Constant log-out issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes on launch
- Inability to log in or stay logged in
- Corrupted or missing content after updates
- Navigation issues (e.g. getting stuck on home page)

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save articles for later
- Improved integration with other apps (e.g. Pocket, Google)
- More customization options


### Apollo for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575)

This app served as a popular third-party client for browsing Reddit on iOS. Due to API pricing changes, it has ceased operations but remains available as a commemorative experience. Users can access a thank you message, unlock wallpapers, and export their data.

**Highlights:** Commemorative state, Goodbye Apollo wallpaper pack, Data export functionality, Unlockable app icons, Developer update hub

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Godzilla Tip | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Hands down the best way to use reddit on mobile
- 🚀 Exemplary app
- 🚀 Sleek, easy and affordable
- 🚀 The best Reddit app iOS ever had!
- 🚀 Fantastic Reddit client for iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Predatory in-app purchase upgrades
- 💰 Stop asking me to pay for ultra
- 💰 Can't post without pro, that shoulda been very clear on download
- 💰 Laughably bad
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Reoccurring glitch where can't click on posts
- Becoming unresponsive to refreshes after inactivity
- Filtering from r/All not working as expected
- Error when applying new icons

**Requested features**

- Ability to unmark existing content as read
- Option to choose a default web browser
- Small arrow overlay to scroll down to original comment
- Compact mode for navigation on smaller screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EL PAÍS free?

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

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EL PAÍS or Apollo for Reddit?

Apollo for Reddit is rated higher. EL PAÍS averages 2.1 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Apollo for Reddit averages 4.8 from 180K ratings.

### Do EL PAÍS or Apollo for Reddit have ads?

EL PAÍS shows ads; Apollo for Reddit does not.

### Which is updated more often, EL PAÍS or Apollo for Reddit?

EL PAÍS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Apollo for Reddit every 9 days. Most recently, EL PAÍS was updated on October 27, 2026 and Apollo for Reddit on October 27, 2026.

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