# Headline Ninja vs Apollo for Reddit

The clearest difference is rating: Apollo for Reddit at 4.8 against Headline Ninja's 1.0. Apollo for Reddit also leads on ratings volume (180K vs 2). Headline Ninja's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apollo for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Headline Ninja asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apollo for Reddit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo for Reddit has 180K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Headline Ninja's written reviews are positive against 87% of Apollo for Reddit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Headline Ninja ships an update every 4 days, Apollo for Reddit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Headline Ninja | Apollo for Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headline-ninja/id956443461/reviews) | **[4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **180K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SMALL TECHNOLOGIES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/474901683) | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) |

## What reviewers say

### Headline Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headline-ninja/id956443461)

Delivers news and headlines specifically curated for a geek audience. Stay updated on topics that matter most to tech enthusiasts and hobbyists.

**Highlights:** Geek-focused headlines, Curated news content, Updates for enthusiasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Headline Ninja free?

Headline Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Headline Ninja or Apollo for Reddit?

Apollo for Reddit is rated higher. Headline Ninja averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Apollo for Reddit averages 4.8 from 180K ratings.

### Do Headline Ninja or Apollo for Reddit have ads?

Neither Headline Ninja nor Apollo for Reddit shows ads.

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

Headline Ninja ships an update every 4 days, and Apollo for Reddit every 9 days. Most recently, Headline Ninja was updated on October 8, 2026 and Apollo for Reddit on October 19, 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.*