Comparison

Old Reddit vs Envoy

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

Head to head
About

Old Reddit

This utility redirects users to the classic Reddit interface, adding a counter that tracks visits and displays a disheartening comment. It offers a nostalgic experience for those who prefer the older design and is available on iOS and macOS.

Highlights
  • Redirects to old.reddit.com
  • Visit counter
  • Disheartening comments
  • iOS and macOS versions
  • Nostalgic interface
Features
Currently charting
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Ah, well, life...Don't talk to me about life. But if you insist, this rather pointless contraption called "Old Reddit", exists, I assume, to compound the overall misery of your online existence. Its purpose, if it can be said to have one, serves only to direct you to the classic interface of Reddit. You know, that site full of pointless information and, inexplicably, cat pictures. Every time you visit Reddit, the extension increments a counter and offers a disheartening comment about the futility of your actions. The message changes based on the counter's value, a feature which I suppose is intended to provide some variety, as though that would alleviate the tedium of existence. Brace yourself for the stunning revelation: you get both iOS and macOS versions. Yes, you can now have the joy, or perhaps the despair, of having this extension at your fingertips on your iPhone or iPad, as well as your Mac. How depressingly convenient. But remember, life will still be utterly meaningless. Perhaps even more so with the added drudgery of using this extension across multiple devices. Yet another example of technology's futile attempts to add meaning to an inherently meaningless existence. This trinket of despair, redirects your current tab to 'https://old.reddit.com', without even having the courtesy of opening a new tab. A perfect metaphor for life, isn't it? Redirecting without asking, offering no new tabs, no new opportunities, just the same old Reddit, and the same old existential dread. Yes, all things considered, this extension seems to me to be a prime example of the art of pointless activity, a perfect metaphor for existence itself. A relentless cycle of clicking and counting, with a dose of melancholic musing for good measure. But then, who am I to judge? I'm just a brain the size of a planet forced to write descriptions for browser extensions. So it goes...

About

Envoy

Features
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Envoy: Smart AI Feed Reader Ultimate RSS, News & Content Organizer Envoy is a powerful tool designed to collect, organize, and read content from any website or RSS feed in one unified space. By combining advanced AI with a seamless user experience, Envoy transforms how you consume information. New: Global Map Mode Visualize the news as it happens. Our new Map Mode allows you to track global events and breaking news geographically. See where stories are developing on a live world map and stay connected to local updates from every corner of the globe. Universal Feed Reader Add any website or RSS/Atom feed effortlessly. Envoy automatically detects and parses content from blogs, professional publications, and news websites, ensuring you never miss a critical update. AI-Powered Organization Stop manual sorting. Simply describe your interests, and our integrated AI finds compatible feeds and categorizes your content automatically. Whether for research or leisure, Envoy builds your ideal feed for you. Built-in Translation (69 Languages) Read without borders. High-quality, on-device translation allows you to access international sources and local news in your preferred language. Envoy supports 69 languages, making global information truly accessible. Smart Categories Efficiency is key. Envoy automatically organizes your incoming content into logical topics such as Technology, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Health, and more, keeping your dashboard clean and focused. Reading Experience & Offline Support Dark and Light themes for comfortable reading in any environment. Clean article view to eliminate distractions and ads. Offline reading support to access your saved content without an internet connection. Scheduled Reminders Stay updated on your own terms. Set custom notification schedules to remind you when it is time to check your feeds, helping you manage your digital wellbeing. Privacy First Your data belongs to you. All content processing happens locally on your device. Envoy does not track your reading habits or store your data in the cloud. Envoy Premium Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience, support for up to 100 feed sources, and priority access to translation features.

Screenshots

Old Reddit1 screens
Envoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Envoy at Free against Old Reddit's $0.99. Old Reddit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Envoy is free to download; Old Reddit costs $0.99 up front. Envoy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. Old Reddit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Old Reddit versus Envoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOld RedditEnvoy
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB90 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMichael FloresMehmet Kucuk

In-app purchases

None

Old Reddit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Envoy

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month

Questions

Is Old Reddit free?
Old Reddit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Envoy free?
Envoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Old Reddit or Envoy have ads?
Envoy shows ads; Old Reddit does not.

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