Comparison

Reddy vs Pulsar for Reddit

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

Head to head
About

Reddy

Features
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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!

About

Pulsar for Reddit

Experience Reddit with a clean, customizable, and private interface. Enjoy ad-free browsing, total feed control with advanced filters, and effortless navigation through configurable swipe gestures. Personalize your view with custom themes and fonts for an intuitive and distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • 100% Ad-Free Browsing
  • Total Feed Control with Filters
  • Configurable Swipe Gestures
  • Customizable Themes and Layouts
  • Privacy-Focused History Management
  • Seamless Account Switching
Features
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Welcome to Pulsar, a fresh and modern way to experience Reddit on iOS. We built Pulsar for users who value a clean interface, powerful customization, and absolute privacy. Take back control of your feed and browse without distractions. Pulsar is designed to be a great iOS citizen. The interface is uncluttered, animations are fluid, and every interaction is instantly responsive. It delivers an intuitive browsing experience that's perfect for everyone, from daily readers to subreddit moderators. Please Note: To provide a 100% ad-free and privacy-focused experience supported by continuous development, Pulsar is a subscription-based app. All features can be experienced with a free trial before you decide. Key Features You'll Love: - 100% Ad-Free Browsing: Absolutely no ads or promoted content. Your browsing is sacred. - Total Feed Control: Build your perfect Reddit with advanced filters for keywords, users, and communities. - Effortless Navigation: Use fast and fully configurable swipe gestures for common actions like voting, saving, and hiding. - Make It Yours: Customize your view with beautiful Light & Dark Modes that sync with iOS, and adjust fonts and layouts for the perfect reading experience. - Designed for Privacy: Easily manage your viewing history and hidden posts. What you browse is your business. - Seamless Account Switching: Jump between multiple accounts with ease. - More features waiting for you to discover. Terms of Use: https://pulsarapp.pages.dev/terms

Screenshots

Reddy3 screens
Pulsar for Reddit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reddy at none against Pulsar for Reddit's 1. Reddy also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulsar for Reddit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Reddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reddy ships an update every 3 days, Pulsar for Reddit every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reddy versus Pulsar for Reddit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReddyPulsar for Reddit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB24 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMUAZZEZ EVIN BILGIC正则 宋

In-app purchases

None

Reddy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulsar for Reddit

Subscriptions1
  • Pulsar - Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Reddy free?
Reddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulsar for Reddit free?
Pulsar for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reddy or Pulsar for Reddit have ads?
Neither Reddy nor Pulsar for Reddit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reddy or Pulsar for Reddit?
Reddy ships an update every 3 days, and Pulsar for Reddit every 5 months. Most recently, Reddy was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pulsar for Reddit on November 5, 2026.

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