# theCHIVE vs Readder for Reddit

The clearest difference is ads: Readder for Reddit at none against theCHIVE's shown. Readder for Reddit also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). theCHIVE's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (168K vs 497). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Readder for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

theCHIVE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 497, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of theCHIVE's written reviews are positive against 44% of Readder for Reddit's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theCHIVE | Readder for Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews)** | [4.2 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readder-for-reddit/id1043575806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 497 |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) | [Nutmeg Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151631992) |

## What reviewers say

### theCHIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087)

Discover a daily stream of amusing photos and videos curated for lighthearted entertainment. This app offers a unique blend of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, providing a happy escape from daily life without politics or news.

**Highlights:** Daily dose of amusing photos and videos, Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity, Happy escape content, No politics or snarky humor, No news, purely entertainment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast content loading
- 👍 Great community and charity work
- 🚀 Smooth user experience (before recent updates)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Declining content quality and curation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store or other sites
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Restore previous app functionality


### Readder for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readder-for-reddit/id1043575806)

Browse Reddit feeds, preview content like articles and images, and engage in discussions. Customize your viewing experience with multiple display modes and account management. Enjoy a streamlined mobile interface with features like reader mode and content filtering.

**Highlights:** Multiple Reddit accounts, Reader mode, Repost finder, Cast media to Chromecast, Content filters, Night mode, Multiple display modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Readder I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Readder II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Apple TV) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support Readder III | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable features
- 💡 Powerful functionality
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great replacement for Alien Blue

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High storage usage
- 👎 Paid login requirement
- 👎 Lack of updates and support
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 13

**Reported bugs**

- Broken video playback
- Scrolling issues
- Inability to post comments
- Unreliable login functionality

**Requested features**

- Automatic night mode
- More mod tools
- Customizable post layout
- Ability to hide read posts
- Support for redgifs.com links


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Is Readder for Reddit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, theCHIVE or Readder for Reddit?

theCHIVE is rated higher. theCHIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while Readder for Reddit averages 4.2 from 497 ratings.

### Do theCHIVE or Readder for Reddit have ads?

theCHIVE shows ads; Readder for Reddit does not.

### Which is updated more often, theCHIVE or Readder for Reddit?

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Readder for Reddit every 4 weeks. Most recently, theCHIVE was updated on October 31, 2026 and Readder for Reddit on October 29, 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.*