rdx for Reddit vs OlenHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
rdx for Reddit
Browse Reddit content with a fast, ad-free, and customizable unofficial client. Enjoy native video and GIF support, various themes, and the ability to save posts. It offers a clutter-free experience for viewing your favorite subreddits without logging in.
- Compact and full post preview modes
- Native video, GIF, and gallery support
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Open-source development
- Ad-free browsing experience
- Save Reddit posts for later
- Subscribe to subreddits without logging in
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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,
OlenHub
Discover local events, important notices, and community services all in one app. Browse calendars, find service contacts, and access forms. Get updates specific to your community.
- Browse local event calendars
- Find important community notices
- Access local services and forms
- Link to original sources for verification
- Ask Olen for local information (select editions)
- Available in multiple geographic areas
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Your community, in one place. OlenHub is a free community app for finding local events, important notices, services and forms. See what's happening, check what has changed and find your next step. LOCAL EVENTS Browse the community calendar for local events and activities. IMPORTANT NOTICES Find closures, time changes and deadlines that affect your community. SERVICES & FORMS Find who to contact and how to sign up for local services. Some paper forms are available as online forms. CHECK THE SOURCE Every listing links back to its original source so you can check the details. ASK OLEN On the Arctic Slope and Bishop editions, type a question to find local events, services and who to contact. Olen is not a person and can make mistakes. Check important details with the original source. FIND YOUR COMMUNITY OlenHub is available in eight areas: Alaska - Arctic Slope - Bethel & selected Y-K Delta communities - Ketchikan, Saxman & Metlakatla - Nome & Bering Strait communities - Kotzebue & Northwest Arctic communities - Bristol Bay communities Arizona - Gila River Indian Community California - Bishop area Local content varies by community. Ask Olen is available only on the Arctic Slope and Bishop editions. FREE TO BROWSE No account is needed to browse. A free account is optional. Use OlenHub on iPhone, Android or in any browser at olenhub.com. Started in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. Built by OlenArc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OlenHub at 5.0 against rdx for Reddit's 4.4. OlenHub also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). rdx for Reddit's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. OlenHub asks for nothing beyond the download.
OlenHub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rdx for Reddit has 163 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
rdx for Reddit ships an update fortnightly, OlenHub every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | rdx for Reddit | OlenHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (163 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avadhesh Bhunwaliya | OlenArc LLC |
Customer experience
rdx for Reddit
OlenHub
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
OlenHub
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
OlenHub
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is rdx for Reddit free?
Is OlenHub free?
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Do rdx for Reddit or OlenHub have ads?
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