Comparison

Narwhal for Reddit vs Smart DZ

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

Head to head
About

Narwhal for Reddit

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
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Narwhal 2 is the most customizable app for Reddit. This is an all new app designed from the ground up to be the successor to Narwhal 1. All of these features were designed specifically for fast, efficient use of Reddit: - View any and all subreddits - A seamless experience to see a link and its comments at the same time - Voting on posts and comments through a simple swipe - Create your own themes - Hide and save links to your reddit account - Add new posts to your favorite subreddit - View all of your orangereds - What are you waiting for!? Go ahead and download and browse reddit as much as you want! We are always trying to make the best reddit experience, so come visit our subreddit /r/narwhalapp and let us know what you want to see next! Due to Reddit now charging for their API, you must subscribe monthly to Narwhal 2 to use the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smart DZ

Features
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Discover Umnugobi smarter with an AI-powered local assistant built for residents and visitors. Our app brings together local news, and trusted local businesses in one place — all powered by artificial intelligence to give you fast, relevant, and personalized answers.

Screenshots

Narwhal for Reddit4 screens
Smart DZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart DZ at none against Narwhal for Reddit's 9. Narwhal for Reddit's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Narwhal for Reddit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Smart DZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narwhal for Reddit ships an update weekly, Smart DZ monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Narwhal for Reddit versus Smart DZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarwhal for RedditSmart DZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB101 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerrobot swingset, llc.quantum quell

Bugs and requests

Narwhal for Reddit

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Smart DZ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Narwhal for Reddit

Subscriptions6
  • Narwhal Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Narwhal Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Narwhal Pro - Extra Support7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Narwhal Pro - Extra Support7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Narwhal Pro - Extra Support7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Narwhal Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tip Jar $5$5.00
  • Tip Jar $10$10.00
  • Tip Jar $25$25.00
None

Smart DZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Narwhal for Reddit free?
Narwhal for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart DZ free?
Smart DZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Narwhal for Reddit or Smart DZ have ads?
Neither Narwhal for Reddit nor Smart DZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Narwhal for Reddit or Smart DZ?
Narwhal for Reddit ships an update weekly, and Smart DZ monthly. Most recently, Narwhal for Reddit was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smart DZ on November 5, 2026.

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