# Reeder. vs Hydra

The clearest difference is rating: Hydra at 4.8 against Reeder.'s 4.3. Hydra also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 53%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hydra sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hydra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 890 and 797 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Reeder.'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Hydra's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reeder. | Hydra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (890 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews) | **[4.8 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydra-read-upvote-comment/id6478089063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **890** | 797 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | #170 |
| Size | 29 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) | [Dimitrie Milinovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637204263) |

## What reviewers say

### Reeder.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Sync your progress across devices and share curated content with others. Organize saved links and create custom views with powerful filters.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for all content, Cross-device syncing via iCloud, Shareable feeds from tags, Customizable filters for timelines, Save and organize links, Integrates videos, podcasts, and social media

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Beautiful reading experience
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 💡 Innovative all-in-one concept
- 👍 Sleek and polished UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacking read/unread indicators
- 🐛 Inconsistent video/audio playback
- 🐛 Cluttered feed with replies
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and organize feeds
- 🐛 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds failing to import or sync correctly
- Inconsistent timeline ordering and display
- Podcast and video playback issues
- Crashes and stability problems

**Requested features**

- Add read/unread status indicators
- Improve feed organization with folders
- Provide more customization options for layout and typography
- Integrate with third-party RSS services
- Introduce keyboard shortcuts for common actions


### Hydra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydra-read-upvote-comment/id6478089063)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Experience subreddits with a fast, fluid, and native iOS client. Enjoy seamless browsing, an immersive media viewer, and customizable themes. It's designed for both casual users and power Redditors.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast loading, Multireddit support, Favorite subreddits, Native iOS design, Image and video viewer, Multiple account support, Quick access gestures

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hydra Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Nice Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Massive potential
- 👍 Closest thing to Apollo
- 👍 Best option for 2025
- 👍 Better in almost every way
- 👍 Superior Reddit Client++

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Sketchy security

**Reported bugs**

- Expect some bumps

**Requested features**

- Customizing the gestures and hiding the username on the tab bar
- Content blocking, comment images, startup feed, and others


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reeder. free?

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

### Is Hydra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reeder. or Hydra?

Hydra is rated higher. Reeder. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while Hydra averages 4.8 from 797 ratings.

### Do Reeder. or Hydra have ads?

Neither Reeder. nor Hydra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reeder. or Hydra?

Reeder. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hydra every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reeder. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hydra on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reeder. or Hydra?

Reeder. currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and Hydra at #170. 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.*