rdx for Reddit vs Reddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
rdx for Reddit
Browse Reddit content quickly and without ads. Customize your experience with various themes and fonts. Download videos and GIFs directly from the app and save posts for later.
- Compact and full post preview
- Native video, GIF, and gallery support
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Open-source
- Ad-free browsing
- Save Reddit posts
- Subscribe to subreddits without login
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rdx for Reddit is an unofficial client for Reddit that provides free, fast and ad-free Reddit browsing. Here are some of the key features of the rdx for Reddit app. 1. Compact and Full post preview mode: You can view full size posts or a laid-back compact mode. 2. Native Video, GIF and Gallery support: Supports Reddit, Imgur, Giphy etc GIFs natively. Download Reddit Videos and GIFs easily and save to your phone. 3. Themes, fonts & more: You can customise almost everything in the app. Multiple dark and light themes are available. 4. Open-source: The original rdx for Reddit website has always been open-source and available on Github. 5. Ad-free: There are no distractions between you and your favourite Reddit content. 6. Save Reddit posts: You can save Reddit posts to view them later. 7. Subscribe: You can subscribe to subreddits to get your favourite content on the home page without logging in,
Reddy
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Meet Reddy—the smoothest way to browse Reddit. Vertical, full-screen feed Images, GIFs & videos Instant discovery Jump between popular subreddits or type your own Clean & private No accounts, cookies or trackers—preferences stay on your device NSFW & keyword filters for a family-friendly feed Swipe in, zone out—Reddy turns Reddit into a snackable, social video experience. Download now and scroll happy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reddy at none against rdx for Reddit's 6. Reddy also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. rdx for Reddit sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Reddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
rdx for Reddit ships an update weekly, Reddy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | rdx for Reddit | Reddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (156 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 156 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Avadhesh Bhunwaliya | MUAZZEZ EVIN BILGIC |
Bugs and requests
rdx for Reddit
Reported bugs
17 issues- Content not loading (claims impossible reasons)
- Search for subreddits not working
- Unable to look up other subreddits
- Cannot access r/all
- No way to save subreddits
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- Videos without sound
- Cannot load content after 20 topics (stuck loading)
- Repeatedly loading the same 20 topics
- Does not open links in default browser
- No in-app photo download button
- Video with no sound
- Cannot sign in or comment/create posts (free version)
- Doesn't work with VPN
- No way to get out of search
- Not able to follow any subreddits
- Missing back button
- No way to view subreddit sidebar
Requested features
9 requests- Profile-based feature for separating interests
- Option to see NSFW content
- Ability to set a default page when opening the app (e.g., popular)
- Hiding scrolled posts
- Single tap to collapse comments
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- Full screen mode
- Ability to import subscriptions easily (with guide/video)
- Image download option
- In-app photo download button
Reddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
rdx for Reddit
- Coffee Tip$4.99
- Cupcake Tip$4.99
- Burger Tip$9.99
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- Donut Tip$9.99
- Pizza Tip$14.99
- Cake Tip$19.99
Reddy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is rdx for Reddit free?
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Do rdx for Reddit or Reddy have ads?
Which is updated more often, rdx for Reddit or Reddy?
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