Comparison

Reddy vs Lurker Reader

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

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.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free home feed
  • Organized community list
  • Rich subreddit post previews
  • Streamlined inbox view
  • Privacy-focused design
  • No ads or tracking
Features
Currently charting
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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.

Screenshots

Reddy3 screens
Lurker Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reddy at every 3 days against Lurker Reader's weekly. Reddy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Lurker Reader's advantage is chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reddy ships an update every 3 days, Lurker Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Reddy versus Lurker Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReddyLurker Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#165 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB8 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMUAZZEZ EVIN BILGICZabir Raihan

In-app purchases

None

Reddy

No in-app purchases

None

Lurker Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reddy free?
Reddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lurker Reader free?
Lurker Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reddy or Lurker Reader have ads?
Neither Reddy nor Lurker Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reddy or Lurker Reader?
Reddy ships an update every 3 days, and Lurker Reader weekly. Most recently, Reddy was updated on September 28, 2026 and Lurker Reader on October 9, 2026.

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