# Apollo for Reddit vs Newst

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apollo for Reddit at 87% against Newst's 0%. Apollo for Reddit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apollo for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Newst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Apollo for Reddit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Newst's.

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, Newst every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apollo for Reddit | Newst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newst/id1534205742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) | [Matan Mashraki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513554011) |

## 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


### Newst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newst/id1534205742)

This app offers a personalized news reading experience, allowing users to follow specific topics, access local news, and perform custom searches in multiple languages. It features a reader mode for uninterrupted reading and home screen widgets for quick access to headlines. The free version includes ads and limits the number of news sources.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Follow specific topics, Local news access, Custom search functionality, Reader mode for articles, Home screen widgets, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newst Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

### Is Newst free?

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

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

Apollo for Reddit is rated higher. Apollo for Reddit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 180K ratings, while Newst averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Newst shows ads; Apollo for Reddit does not.

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

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and Newst every 8 days. Most recently, Apollo for Reddit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Newst 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.*