# Narwhal for Reddit vs Apollo for Reddit

The clearest difference is monetization model: Apollo for Reddit at free with in-app purchases against Narwhal for Reddit's subscription. Apollo for Reddit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (87% vs 70%). Narwhal for Reddit's advantage is chart position (#35 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 Apollo for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apollo for Reddit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo for Reddit has 180K ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Narwhal for Reddit's written reviews are positive against 87% of Apollo for Reddit's.

Narwhal for Reddit ships an update weekly, Apollo for Reddit every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narwhal for Reddit | Apollo for Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narwhal-for-reddit/id845422455/reviews) | **[4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **180K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [robot swingset, llc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088692323) | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) |

## What reviewers say

### Narwhal for Reddit

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · News, #54 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


### Apollo for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575)

This app served as a popular third-party client for browsing Reddit on iOS. Due to API pricing changes, it has ceased operations but remains available as a commemorative experience. Users can access a thank you message, unlock wallpapers, and export their data.

**Highlights:** Commemorative state, Goodbye Apollo wallpaper pack, Data export functionality, Unlockable app icons, Developer update hub

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Godzilla Tip | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Hands down the best way to use reddit on mobile
- 🚀 Exemplary app
- 🚀 Sleek, easy and affordable
- 🚀 The best Reddit app iOS ever had!
- 🚀 Fantastic Reddit client for iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Predatory in-app purchase upgrades
- 💰 Stop asking me to pay for ultra
- 💰 Can't post without pro, that shoulda been very clear on download
- 💰 Laughably bad
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Reoccurring glitch where can't click on posts
- Becoming unresponsive to refreshes after inactivity
- Filtering from r/All not working as expected
- Error when applying new icons

**Requested features**

- Ability to unmark existing content as read
- Option to choose a default web browser
- Small arrow overlay to scroll down to original comment
- Compact mode for navigation on smaller screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Narwhal for Reddit free?

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

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

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

Apollo for Reddit is rated higher. Narwhal for Reddit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Apollo for Reddit averages 4.8 from 180K ratings.

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

Neither Narwhal for Reddit nor Apollo for Reddit shows ads.

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

Narwhal for Reddit ships an update weekly, and Apollo for Reddit every 9 days. Most recently, Narwhal for Reddit was updated on November 1, 2026 and Apollo for Reddit on November 1, 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.*