# Narwhal for Reddit vs Treehorn

The clearest difference is monetization model: Treehorn at freemium against Narwhal for Reddit's subscription. Treehorn also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Narwhal for Reddit's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 3) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Narwhal for Reddit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Treehorn sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Treehorn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narwhal for Reddit has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Narwhal for Reddit ships an update weekly, Treehorn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narwhal for Reddit | Treehorn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narwhal-for-reddit/id845422455/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treehorn/id6758573279/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [robot swingset, llc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088692323) | [Brandon Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847630318) |

## What reviewers say

### Narwhal for Reddit

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · News, #53 Top Free · News (US App Store)

This app offers a highly customizable and efficient way to browse Reddit. Enjoy a seamless experience with features like simultaneous link and comment viewing, swipe-based voting, and personalized themes. It's designed for fast and efficient Reddit usage.

**Highlights:** View any subreddit, Simultaneous link and comment view, Swipe-based voting, Customizable themes, Save and hide links, Favorite subreddits, View orangereds

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


### Treehorn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treehorn/id6758573279)

Wake up to daily AI-generated news and educational shows covering a wide range of topics from politics to science. Enjoy curated content designed to inform and educate.

**Highlights:** AI-powered news service, Daily lineup of shows, Covers politics, finance, history, science, Educational content, World-class news programming

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treehorn Unlimited - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Narwhal for Reddit free?

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

### Is Treehorn free?

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

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

Treehorn is rated higher. Narwhal for Reddit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Treehorn averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Narwhal for Reddit nor Treehorn shows ads.

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

Narwhal for Reddit ships an update weekly, and Treehorn every 5 days. Most recently, Narwhal for Reddit was updated on November 9, 2026 and Treehorn on November 5, 2026.

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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.*