Comparison

Hydra vs Argus for Reddit

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

Head to head
About

Hydra

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
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Hydra is the best client for browsing your subreddits and the ultimate experience on iOS. It's fast, fluid, and designed to make browsing more seamless than ever before. If you're looking for a powerful yet beautifully simple client, Hydra is the way to go. "Hydra makes Reddit feel like a natural part of iOS. Everything just flows." - u/goosewatergoose "This app is what you get when the developer really understands what a great user experience should be. It’s everything the Reddit app isn't" - DAC, UK "Long time Apollo user. Found the app a month ago. Great work so far, just wanted to convey the props" - @gruthsc3 (Discord) Hydra is crafted with a native iOS design, making it feel right at home on your device. It loads fast, responds instantly, and makes browsing an incredibly intuitive experience. Packed with powerful features, it's built to be the ultimate companion for both casual browsing and hardcore Redditors alike. Features that make Hydra shine: - Lightning-fast loading for seamless scrolling and browsing - Multireddit support for organizing and following your favorite topics - Favorite subreddits to keep your go-to communities at your fingertips - A beautifully designed, native iOS experience that feels right at home - Gorgeous image and video viewer for an immersive media experience - Multiple account support so you can switch effortlessly - Quick access gestures to upvote, downvote, reply, and more with a swipe - Markdown support to get the most out of your posts and comments - System share menu integration to easily share content anywhere - Full inbox access for messages and notifications - Private messages support to stay connected with other users - Powerful search to find posts, subreddits, and users in an instant - Customizable themes to match your style - Compact mode for an optimized browsing experience - Highly customizable UI to tailor Hydra to your needs - Blur NSFW content and spoilers for a safe browsing experience - Low data mode to keep your usage efficient - Beautiful, intuitive UI/UX that makes using Hydra a delight Hydra is always evolving with new features and improvements based on feedback from the community. If there's something you'd love to see, drop by the /r/HydraApp subreddit and let me know! Hydra is an unofficial client, but it just might be the best one you've ever used. --- This is an unofficial client for the Reddit service (Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc., and this app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Reddit). --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Argus for Reddit

A private, ad-free client for browsing Reddit, ideal for users who prefer to read content without an account. It offers features like article summaries, comment sharing as images, and feed customization.

Highlights
  • Ad-free browsing
  • Read-only access
  • Article TL;DR summaries
  • News source reliability ratings
  • Share comments as images
  • Mute users, domains, or filter keywords
  • Import subreddits
Features
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Argus is a clean, lightweight, ad-free way to browse Reddit, designed for lurkers. Follow your favorite subreddits and explore the comments. No account required. Built for simplicity and privacy. Argus collects no data at all. Your subreddits and settings sync across your devices through your iCloud account. Features: Get a TL;DR of any long post or linked article, using Apple Intelligence, directly on your device. News source reliability ratings directly in your feed. Share comments as an image. No need to send confusing permalinks. Antisocial mode. Drop the comments section and focus on the content. Control your feed: mute users, mute domains, or filter by keyword. Switching from another app? Import your subreddits and you're set. Argus is an unofficial, read-only client. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Reddit, Inc. Reddit is a trademark of Reddit, Inc.

Screenshots

Hydra4 screens
Argus for Reddit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Argus for Reddit at none against Hydra's 5. Hydra's advantage is ratings volume (736 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Hydra sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Argus for Reddit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hydra against 4.9 for Argus for Reddit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydra has 736 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Hydra's written reviews are positive against 80% of Argus for Reddit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hydra versus Argus for Reddit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydraArgus for Reddit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (736 ratings)4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings736 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDimitrie MilinovichJulian Baker

Customer experience

Hydra

All ratings736 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative19.3%

Argus for Reddit

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Hydra

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Expect some bumps

Requested features

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

Argus for Reddit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hydra

Subscriptions1
  • Hydra Pro$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Nice Tip$1.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
  • Amazing Tip$9.99
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  • Incredible Tip$19.99
None

Argus for Reddit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hydra free?
Hydra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Argus for Reddit free?
Argus for Reddit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hydra or Argus for Reddit?
Argus for Reddit is rated higher. Hydra averages 4.8 out of 5 from 736 ratings, while Argus for Reddit averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Hydra or Argus for Reddit have ads?
Neither Hydra nor Argus for Reddit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hydra or Argus for Reddit?
Hydra ships an update every 3 weeks, and Argus for Reddit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hydra was updated on September 25, 2026 and Argus for Reddit on September 17, 2026.

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