Comparison

Apollo for Reddit vs EarthquakeTMD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Apollo for Reddit

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
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Apollo was an iOS app for browsing Reddit from 2015 to 2023. In 2023 Reddit announced significant price changes to their API, going from free to potentially costing tens of millions of dollars per year, with 30 days notice before developers would start incurring charges. As a result, Apollo was forced to shut down after the better part of a decade building for an incredible, supportive community. With over 100,000 five star ratings, and many accolades, I was incredibly proud of what Apollo accomplished. The app now exists in a commemorative/historic state, with a thank you message, the option to unlock a Goodbye Apollo wallpaper pack, and options to export data if you had the app downloaded previously (shake the device), and all previous app icons are now automatically unlocked. You can also use the app as a hub to get updates about other things the developer (Christian Selig) is working on. Again, thank you so much for all the years of fun, it was the honor of a lifetime building the app for all of you!

About

EarthquakeTMD

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time earthquake reports for Thailand and worldwide. Receive tsunami alerts, access emergency contact numbers, and learn safety procedures. Includes seismic wave graphs and news updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time earthquake reports (Thailand & Global)
  • Tsunami alerts
  • Seismic wave graphs
  • Emergency contact numbers
  • Safety guidelines
  • News and notifications
Features
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รายงานแผ่นดินไหวบริเวณประเทศไทยจากกองเฝ้าระวังแผ่นดินไหว กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา รายงานแผ่นดินไหวทั่วโลกจากหน่วยงาน GEOFON, USGS, EMSC ประกาศสึนามิ ฟังวิทยุจากสถานีวิทยุกรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา กราฟแสดงรูปคลื่นแผ่นดินไหว ระดับน้ำทะเล เบอร์โทรฉุกเฉิน การปฏิบัติตัวเมื่อเกิดแผ่นดินไหวและสึนามิ ข่าวแผ่นดินไหวและสึนามิ แจ้งข้อความข่าวด่วนผ่านทาง Notification

Screenshots

Apollo for Reddit4 screens
EarthquakeTMD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apollo for Reddit at 87% against EarthquakeTMD's 42%. Apollo for Reddit also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). EarthquakeTMD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, EarthquakeTMD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Apollo for Reddit versus EarthquakeTMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo for RedditEarthquakeTMD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (180K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings180K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB63 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChristian SeligTanongsak Taothong

Customer experience

Apollo for Reddit

All ratings180,273 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews592 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative10.1%

EarthquakeTMD

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral29.2%
Negative29.2%

Bugs and requests

Apollo for Reddit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

EarthquakeTMD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Apollo for Reddit

One-time5
  • Nice Tip$1.00
  • Kind Tip$3.00
  • Generous Tip$5.00
Show 2 more
  • Amazing Tip$10.00
  • Godzilla Tip$20.00
None

EarthquakeTMD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apollo for Reddit free?
Apollo for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarthquakeTMD free?
EarthquakeTMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Apollo for Reddit or EarthquakeTMD have ads?
Neither Apollo for Reddit nor EarthquakeTMD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apollo for Reddit or EarthquakeTMD?
Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and EarthquakeTMD every 4 months. Most recently, Apollo for Reddit was updated on November 8, 2026 and EarthquakeTMD on November 3, 2026.

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