# Blind vs Narwhal for Reddit

Blind and Narwhal for Reddit both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Narwhal for Reddit's written reviews are positive against 11% of Blind's. Narwhal for Reddit also leads on ads (none vs shown). Blind's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blind sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Narwhal for Reddit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Blind against 4.5 for Narwhal for Reddit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Blind's written reviews are positive against 69% of Narwhal for Reddit's.

Blind ships an update fortnightly, Narwhal for Reddit every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blind | Narwhal for Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-anonymous-work-network/id737534965/reviews)** | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narwhal-for-reddit/id845422455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #69 | **#26** |
| Size | 126 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Teamblind inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/737534968) | [robot swingset, llc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088692323) |

## What reviewers say

### Blind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-anonymous-work-network/id737534965)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Connect anonymously with verified employees from top companies to discuss work-life challenges, career advice, and job opportunities. Share insights, compare salaries, and read company reviews in a secure, professional community.

**Highlights:** Anonymous professional discussions, Industry-specific forums, Company-specific forums, Salary comparison tool, Job board and interview prep, Company reviews, Direct messaging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean Feed | $5.99 | per month |
| 20 B | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 B | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 B | $6.99 | one-time |
| 60 B | $9.99 | one-time |
| 130 B | $14.99 | one-time |
| 130 B | $19.99 | one-time |
| 293 B | $29.99 | one-time |
| 350 B | $39.99 | one-time |
| 350 B | $44.99 | one-time |
| 900 B | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for inside company info
- 💡 Allows anonymous discussions
- ⭐ Life-changing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Toxic community and moderation issues
- 🔍 Limited accessibility (US/SK only)
- 🔒 Work email verification concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app experience
- 💬 Overwhelming negativity and trolling

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing during search
- Inconsistent navigation and UI issues
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved moderation and community guidelines
- Global accessibility


### Narwhal for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narwhal-for-reddit/id845422455)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · News, #67 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Experience Reddit with unparalleled customization and a seamless interface. View links and comments simultaneously, vote with simple swipes, and personalize your themes. Manage your Reddit content efficiently with this ad-free client.

**Highlights:** View any subreddit, Link and comment view, Swipe voting, Custom themes, Hide and save links, Add posts to favorites, View orangereds

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Narwhal Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Narwhal Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Narwhal Pro - Extra Support | $5.99 | per month |
| Narwhal Pro - Extra Support | $6.99 | per month |
| Narwhal Pro - Extra Support | $9.99 | per month |
| Narwhal Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Tip Jar $5 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar $10 | $10.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar $25 | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive navigation
- 👍 Highly customizable UI
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 🤖 Excellent developer support and responsiveness
- 💡 Useful features like multi-account support and gestures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 🔋 Overheating and high battery drain issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent video playback and loading
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing or unintuitive UI elements for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe gestures not working consistently
- Video player controls freezing or malfunctioning
- Keyboard issues causing input lag or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create and manage subreddit shortcuts
- Improve search functionality to find specific subreddits
- Implement a 'mark all as read' option for posts
- Add support for saving posts to custom folders or categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blind free?

Blind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Narwhal for Reddit free?

Narwhal for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blind or Narwhal for Reddit?

Blind is rated higher. Blind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Narwhal for Reddit averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do Blind or Narwhal for Reddit have ads?

Blind shows ads; Narwhal for Reddit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blind or Narwhal for Reddit?

Blind ships an update fortnightly, and Narwhal for Reddit every 9 days. Most recently, Blind was updated on September 24, 2026 and Narwhal for Reddit on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blind or Narwhal for Reddit?

Blind currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Narwhal for Reddit at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*