Watch My Subs vs Lurker Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Watch My Subs
Receive instant push notifications for new posts on Reddit, with options to filter by keywords. Ideal for users who need to stay updated on specific topics or deals without constant refreshing.
- Instant push notifications for new Reddit posts
- Keyword filtering for specific content
- Set and forget functionality
- Alerts for any subreddit
- Deal hunter and hobbyist focused
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Reddit moves fast. WatchMySubs moves faster. Set up alerts for any subreddit and get push notifications the moment new posts appear. Add keywords to filter out the noise. Never refresh again. Perfect for deal hunters, collectors, resellers, hobbyists — anyone who needs to be first. What you get: Push notifications for new posts in seconds Keyword filters to match exactly what you want Zero effort — set it and forget it One subreddit is free. Subscribe for fast alerts and up to 5 subreddits. Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID and renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage anytime in Settings > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lurker Reader
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.
- Distraction-free home feed
- Organized community list
- Rich subreddit post previews
- Streamlined inbox view
- Privacy-focused design
- No ads or tracking
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Lurker is a clean, fast Reddit client built natively with SwiftUI. Browse your home feed, explore any subreddit, manage your communities, and stay on top of your inbox, all without the clutter. • Home Feed: Scroll through posts from your subscribed communities with a clean, distraction-free interface • Communities: Access all your subreddits in one organized list, with quick search to jump to any sub • Subreddit Browsing: Dive into any subreddit and browse posts with rich previews including images, links, and YouTube videos • Inbox: Keep up with replies, mentions, and messages in a streamlined conversation view Built with privacy in mind. No ads, no tracking, just Reddit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lurker Reader at 4.4 against Watch My Subs's 3.0. Lurker Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). Watch My Subs's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Watch My Subs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lurker Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lurker Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Watch My Subs | Lurker Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Streamlined Studios | Zabir Raihan |
Customer experience
Watch My Subs
Lurker Reader
In-app purchases
Watch My Subs
- Fast Notifications Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Fast Notifications Annually7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$59.99
Lurker Reader
- Small Tip$1.99
- Generous Tip$4.99
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