# Apollo for Reddit vs Focus for Reddit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apollo for Reddit at 87% against Focus for Reddit's 31%. Apollo for Reddit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Focus for Reddit's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apollo for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Focus for Reddit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apollo for Reddit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo for Reddit has 180K ratings behind it against 43, 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 31% of Focus for Reddit's.

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, Focus for Reddit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apollo for Reddit | Focus for Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews)** | [3.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-for-reddit/id6453024842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 141 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) | [婉 万](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692147573) |

## 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


### Focus for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-for-reddit/id6453024842)

An unofficial, open-source Reddit browser offering a unique, customizable interface. It supports offline browsing, multi-account access, and advanced content filtering. Enjoy a rich viewing experience with various layout options and powerful moderation tools.

**Highlights:** Multi-account and guest mode support, Highly customizable themes and design, Full offline capability with automatic syncing, Advanced content filtering system, Rich viewing modes (compact, card, gallery), Powerful moderation suite, Ad-blocking for websites (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

### Is Focus for Reddit free?

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

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

Apollo for Reddit is rated higher. Apollo for Reddit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 180K ratings, while Focus for Reddit averages 3.3 from 43 ratings.

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

Focus for Reddit shows ads; Apollo for Reddit does not.

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

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and Focus for Reddit fortnightly. Most recently, Apollo for Reddit was updated on October 18, 2026 and Focus for Reddit on October 14, 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.*