Comparison

Mlem for Lemmy vs Infinity for Reddit

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

Head to head
About

Mlem for Lemmy

Experience the Fediverse through a native iOS app designed for seamless interaction with all major Lemmy instances. Enjoy powerful features like swipe actions, quick account switching, and extensive customization for an optimized mobile experience.

Highlights
  • Native iOS Swift development
  • Lemmy instance compatibility
  • Swipe actions
  • Account quick-switching
  • Customization options
  • Optimized backend
Features
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Mlem for Lemmy is beautiful, smooth, and compatible with all major Lemmy instances. Written fully in iOS' native Swift, Mlem lets you experience Lemmy while taking advantage of the best your device has to offer. With powerful, easy-to-use features such as swipe actions and account quick-switching, a robust set of customizations, and a highly optimized backend, Mlem offers the mobile Lemmy experience you deserve!

About

Infinity for Reddit

Browse Reddit content without ads or distractions. Customize your feed, download media, and use a full anonymous mode. Offers powerful filtering and deep customization options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Ad-free browsing
  • Customizable feeds
  • Anonymous mode
  • Media downloads
  • Powerful filtering
  • Deep customization
Features
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Infinity is a fast, powerful Reddit client and viewer designed for a smooth, ad-free experience. Browse Reddit your way with full control, deep customization, and a clean interface built for performance. Whether you're exploring communities, managing multireddit feeds, or simply viewing posts and comments, Infinity keeps everything organized, fast, and distraction-free. Reddit, Your Way • Use Infinity as a full-featured post and comment viewer • Download images, GIFs, videos, and galleries directly to your device • Submit all post types: text, image, video, GIF, gallery, link, and poll • Embed images and GIFs directly in posts and comments • Create and manage multireddit feeds (custom feeds) with ease Superb Anonymous Mode Infinity includes a true anonymous mode, not just logged-out viewing. • Browse Reddit privately without linking activity to your account • Store votes, saves, and hides locally on your device • Subscribe to subreddits and users anonymously • Create private custom feeds only you can see • Keep your anonymous activity fully isolated Fast, Smooth Performance Infinity is built as a fast Reddit client focused on speed and efficiency. • Fast loading for posts and comments • Smooth scrolling and optimized media viewer • Lightweight design for better performance Powerful Filtering • Filter posts and comments by keywords, subreddits, content types, and more • Take control of your feed and remove unwanted content Deep Customization • Advanced theming options • Customize layout, gestures, and viewing experience • Personalize your Reddit viewer exactly how you want Due to changes in Reddit’s API service, a subscription is required to log in to your Reddit account. However, you can still browse Reddit and use Infinity’s anonymous mode without a subscription. This helps support continued development and keeps the app fast, ad-free, and privacy-focused. We appreciate your understanding and support. Community & Updates Join r/Infinity_For_Reddit to share feedback, request features, and stay updated: https://www.reddit.com/r/Infinity_For_Reddit/ Open Source & Transparent Infinity is open source and built with a focus on privacy, transparency, and user control. GitHub link: https://github.com/foxanastudio/Infinity-For-Reddit-iOS Disclaimer Infinity is an independent third-party Reddit client and viewer. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Reddit. It accesses publicly available Reddit content solely through Reddit’s official API, in accordance with Reddit’s Data API Terms of Use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Mlem for Lemmy3 screens
Infinity for Reddit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mlem for Lemmy at 4.6 against Infinity for Reddit's 3.7. Mlem for Lemmy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (84 vs 15). Infinity for Reddit's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Infinity for Reddit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mlem for Lemmy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mlem for Lemmy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mlem for Lemmy has 84 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Mlem for Lemmy's written reviews are positive against 86% of Infinity for Reddit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mlem for Lemmy ships an update every 3 weeks, Infinity for Reddit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mlem for Lemmy versus Infinity for Reddit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMlem for LemmyInfinity for Reddit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (84 ratings) — better3.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB22 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperEric AndrewsFoxana Studio Inc.

Customer experience

Mlem for Lemmy

All ratings84 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.5%

Infinity for Reddit

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Mlem for Lemmy

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Cannot validate username for account creation
  • Loses progress when switching to another app while composing a post/reply
  • App bounces back to the subscribed feeds list in various situations
  • New bugs introduced with each update
  • Embedded content (videos) only show as links
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  • Changing font size via iOS Accessibility settings breaks drag and drop functionality
  • Media type label in the lower left corner covers parts of the image
  • App crashes frequently
  • Jittery scrolling on ProMotion enabled iPhones
  • Cannot log out of an account without deleting it
  • Requires signing back into the instance every time an external link is followed
  • No way to change font size
  • Timeline is a mess
  • Unable to save images
  • Unable to zoom in on images
  • Unable to load images on their own without comments
  • Bad app icon (furry)
  • No full screen for pictures, always goes to post
  • Login required from the start for some users

Requested features

19 requests
  • Customizability for each feed type (e.g., bold headlines)
  • Larger card view option
  • Compact view option
  • Option to customize gestures
  • Fix embedded content to be playable
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  • Fix font size breaking drag and drop
  • Option to not display media type label or hide it
  • Mark inbox as read automatically
  • Hide post option
  • Customizable swipe options on posts
  • Cross-post functionality
  • Set Reader mode as default for links
  • Ability to zoom out on pictures
  • Ability to save images
  • Search for posts within a community
  • Block communities from post options menu
  • Filter instances option
  • Collapse all comments by default
  • Up/Down votes on the right side

Infinity for Reddit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mlem for Lemmy

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Infinity for Reddit

Subscriptions5
  • Standard7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Supporter7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Backer7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Patron7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Champion7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Mlem for Lemmy free?
Mlem for Lemmy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infinity for Reddit free?
Infinity for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mlem for Lemmy or Infinity for Reddit?
Mlem for Lemmy is rated higher. Mlem for Lemmy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Infinity for Reddit averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Mlem for Lemmy or Infinity for Reddit have ads?
Neither Mlem for Lemmy nor Infinity for Reddit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mlem for Lemmy or Infinity for Reddit?
Mlem for Lemmy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Infinity for Reddit weekly. Most recently, Mlem for Lemmy was updated on October 20, 2026 and Infinity for Reddit on October 23, 2026.

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