# Argus for Reddit vs Pickaxe Player

The clearest difference is rating: Pickaxe Player at 5.0 against Argus for Reddit's 3.9. Argus for Reddit's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pickaxe Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Argus for Reddit has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Argus for Reddit | Pickaxe Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-for-reddit/id6772066155/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickaxe-player/id6794137497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Julian Baker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488040353) | [Tampa Bay Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476078506) |

## What reviewers say

### Argus for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-for-reddit/id6772066155)

A private, ad-free client for browsing Reddit, ideal for users who prefer to read content without an account. It offers features like article summaries, comment sharing as images, and feed customization.

**Highlights:** Ad-free browsing, Read-only access, Article TL;DR summaries, News source reliability ratings, Share comments as images, Mute users, domains, or filter keywords, Import subreddits

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pickaxe Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickaxe-player/id6794137497)

This app lets you curate your podcast listening experience with customizable "Listening Blocks" that automatically order episodes based on your set rules. It prioritizes user control and privacy, with no accounts or cloud storage required. Enjoy private RSS feeds and essential playback features.

**Highlights:** Customizable Listening Blocks for episode ordering, Manual queue management, Support for private RSS feeds, Local-first data storage, no account needed, Background audio and lock-screen controls, Adjustable playback speed and skip intervals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Argus for Reddit free?

Argus for Reddit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pickaxe Player free?

Pickaxe Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Argus for Reddit or Pickaxe Player?

Pickaxe Player is rated higher. Argus for Reddit averages 3.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Pickaxe Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Argus for Reddit or Pickaxe Player have ads?

Neither Argus for Reddit nor Pickaxe Player shows ads.

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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.*