# Narwhal for Reddit vs LI Wave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LI Wave at none against Narwhal for Reddit's 9. LI Wave also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Narwhal for Reddit's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 1) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Narwhal for Reddit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LI Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

LI Wave 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Narwhal for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, LI Wave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narwhal for Reddit | LI Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narwhal-for-reddit/id845422455/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/li-wave/id6804664225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [robot swingset, llc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088692323) | [Wave Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669342091) |

## What reviewers say

### Narwhal for Reddit

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

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · News, #51 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


### LI Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/li-wave/id6804664225)

This app delivers local news and lifestyle content for Nassau and Suffolk counties. Discover dining options, new developments, and weekend activities. It focuses on health, wealth, and lifestyle for residents.

**Highlights:** Local news updates, Dining recommendations, New development information, Weekend activity suggestions, Health and wealth news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Narwhal for Reddit free?

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

### Is LI Wave free?

LI Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Narwhal for Reddit or LI Wave?

LI Wave is rated higher. Narwhal for Reddit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while LI Wave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Narwhal for Reddit or LI Wave have ads?

Neither Narwhal for Reddit nor LI Wave shows ads.

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

Narwhal for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and LI Wave every 2 days. Most recently, Narwhal for Reddit was updated on October 26, 2026 and LI Wave on October 24, 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.*