# Apollo for Reddit vs Reddit

Apollo for Reddit and Reddit both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Apollo for Reddit's written reviews are positive against 25% of Reddit's. Apollo for Reddit also leads on ads (none vs shown). Reddit's advantage is ratings volume (3.5M vs 180K) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apollo for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Reddit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Apollo for Reddit against 4.8 for Reddit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reddit has 3.5M ratings behind it against 180K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Apollo for Reddit's written reviews are positive against 25% of Reddit's.

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, Reddit every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apollo for Reddit | Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews) | [4.8 (3.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reddit/id1064216828/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 180K | **3.5M** |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 141 MB | 426 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) | [REDDIT, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/808295587) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reddit/id1064216828)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · News, #22 Top Grossing · News, #120 Top Free (US App Store)

Discover trending topics, engage in diverse discussions, and join communities for any interest. Share content, ask questions, and connect with others through a unique voting system that highlights popular posts.

**Highlights:** Thousands of community groups, Breaking news and trends, Humorous content and videos, Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, In-depth discussion threads, Q&A forums, Upvote/downvote system

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reddit Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Reddit Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Reddit Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reddit Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Collectible Avatar - Tier 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reddit Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Reddit Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Collectible Avatar - Tier 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Collectible Avatar - Tier 2499 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic news aggregator
- 👍 Diverse communities
- 🔍 Helpful for finding information
- 💡 Customizable feeds
- 🎨 Unique avatar customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy video player
- 🤖 Aggressive recommendation algorithms
- 💬 Toxic community moderation
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific content
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable content loading
- Inconsistent UI behavior
- Notification issues
- Subreddit search function not working

**Requested features**

- Improved video player controls
- Better content filtering options
- Streamlined community management tools
- Customizable notification settings
- Integrated browser for seamless browsing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

### Is Reddit free?

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

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

Apollo for Reddit and Reddit are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 180K and 3.5M ratings respectively.

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

Reddit shows ads; Apollo for Reddit does not.

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

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and Reddit every 6 days. Most recently, Apollo for Reddit was updated on September 27, 2026 and Reddit on September 27, 2026.

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