# X vs Reddit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 44% against Reddit's 26%. X also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days) and device support (4 vs 2). Reddit's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Reddit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reddit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11M and 3.5M respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of X's written reviews are positive against 26% of Reddit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update every 3 days, Reddit every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id333903271/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reddit/id1064216828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11M** | 3.5M |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #3 |
| Size | 619 MB | 426 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [X Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296415947) | [REDDIT, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/808295587) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id333903271)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · News, #1 Top Grossing · News, #45 Top Free, #48 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Connect with a global community in real-time for breaking news, live events, and conversations. Share your thoughts, discover trending topics, and engage with diverse perspectives. Features include an AI assistant, live audio/video, and private messaging.

**Highlights:** Real-time breaking news updates, Post thoughts, photos, and videos, AI assistant for news summaries, Live audio and video streaming, Direct messaging with connections, Community building around interests

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| @FatKidDeals Subscription | $1.00 | per month |
| @Rainmaker1973 Subscription | $2.00 | per month |
| @pulte Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| @Zirksee Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| @TheBabylonBee Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @jacksonhinklle Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @DataRepublican Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @elonmusk Subscription | $4.00 | per month |
| X Premium Basic (Monthly) | $4.00 | per month |
| @stevewilldoit Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @robbystarbuck Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @MikeBenzCyber Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @RealAlexJones Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @C__Herridge Subscription | $7.00 | per month |
| @shellenberger Subscription | $9.00 | per month |
| @shreyas Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| X Premium (Monthly) | $11.00 | per month |
| @Jake__Wujastyk Subscription | $14.00 | per month |
| @Banana3Stocks Subscription | $40.00 | per month |
| X Premium Basic (Annual) | $42.00 | per year |
| X Premium Plus (Monthly) | $50.00 | per month |
| X Premium (Annual) | $114.99 | per year |
| X Premium Plus (Annual) | $490.00 | per year |
| Promote Post for $25 | $25.00 | one-time |
| Promote Post for $50 | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient platform
- 💡 Diverse range of content and discussions
- 👍 Useful for news and information sharing
- 🌐 Global connectivity and exchange of ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 🤖 Proliferation of bots and spam accounts
- 🔒 Concerns over censorship and lack of free speech
- 💰 Paywalled features and monetization efforts

**Reported bugs**

- Account suspension and lockout issues
- Inconsistent app performance and UI changes
- Unreliable notification system
- Inability to view deleted or suspended accounts

**Requested features**

- Edit tweet option
- Improved content moderation and enforcement of rules
- Customizable feed and better user control over content
- Enhanced privacy and data protection measures


### Reddit

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · News, #23 Top Grossing · News, #118 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 X free?

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

### Is Reddit free?

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

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

Reddit is rated higher. X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11M ratings, while Reddit averages 4.8 from 3.5M ratings.

### Do X or Reddit have ads?

Both X and Reddit show ads.

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

X ships an update every 3 days, and Reddit every 6 days. Most recently, X was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reddit on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, X or Reddit?

X currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Reddit at #3. 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.*