# rdx for Reddit vs Lurker Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lurker Reader at 100% against rdx for Reddit's 47%. Lurker Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). rdx for Reddit's advantage is ratings volume (156 vs 5) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. rdx for Reddit sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Lurker Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lurker Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rdx for Reddit has 156 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of rdx for Reddit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lurker Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rdx for Reddit | Lurker Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rdx-for-reddit/id6503479190/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lurker-reader/id6762110921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 10 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Avadhesh Bhunwaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723608557) | [Zabir Raihan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890301412) |

## What reviewers say

### rdx for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rdx-for-reddit/id6503479190)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cupcake Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Burger Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donut Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cake Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Minimal and clutter-free interface
- 👍 Efficient and elegant design
- 🚀 Smooth UI and performance
- 👍 Great for anonymous browsing
- 👍 Allows reading Reddit without logging in

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Content not loading
- 🐛 Search for subreddits not working
- 🐛 No way to save subreddits (outside import)
- 🐛 Videos without sound
- 🐛 Cannot view subreddit sidebar

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Lurker Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lurker-reader/id6762110921)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · News (US App Store)

A fast and clean Reddit client designed with a distraction-free interface. Browse your home feed, explore communities, and manage your inbox efficiently. Built with privacy as a priority, it offers a clutter-free experience without ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free home feed, Organized community list, Rich subreddit post previews, Streamlined inbox view, Privacy-focused design, No ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rdx for Reddit free?

rdx for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lurker Reader free?

Lurker Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, rdx for Reddit or Lurker Reader?

Lurker Reader is rated higher. rdx for Reddit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Lurker Reader averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do rdx for Reddit or Lurker Reader have ads?

Neither rdx for Reddit nor Lurker Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, rdx for Reddit or Lurker Reader?

rdx for Reddit ships an update weekly, and Lurker Reader weekly. Most recently, rdx for Reddit was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lurker Reader on October 9, 2026.

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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.*