# Apollo for Reddit vs Opinion8

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opinion8 at none against Apollo for Reddit's 5. Opinion8 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Apollo for Reddit's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (180K vs 7). 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. Opinion8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Opinion8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo for Reddit has 180K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Opinion8's.

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, Opinion8 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apollo for Reddit | Opinion8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opinion8/id1569694069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 141 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) | [Grid News Bureau, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955954831) |

## 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


### Opinion8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opinion8/id1569694069)

Share your opinions on daily news topics through simple agree/disagree/undecided responses. See real-time demographic insights without personal identification. Enjoy a hate-free environment with curated video content.

**Highlights:** Daily news opinion polls, Real-time demographic insights, Anonymous user profiles, Hate and troll-free environment, Curated video library, Easy opinion submission

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

### Is Opinion8 free?

Opinion8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Apollo for Reddit or Opinion8?

Opinion8 is rated higher. Apollo for Reddit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 180K ratings, while Opinion8 averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Apollo for Reddit or Opinion8 have ads?

Neither Apollo for Reddit nor Opinion8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apollo for Reddit or Opinion8?

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and Opinion8 every 6 months. Most recently, Apollo for Reddit was updated on November 8, 2026 and Opinion8 on November 3, 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.*