# Apollo for Reddit vs Hydra

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Apollo for Reddit at 180K against Hydra's 736. Apollo for Reddit also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (87% vs 74%). Hydra's advantage is chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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 Hydra sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Hydra. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo for Reddit has 180K ratings behind it against 736, 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 74% of Hydra's.

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, Hydra every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apollo for Reddit | Hydra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews) | [4.8 (736 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydra-read-upvote-comment/id6478089063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180K** | 736 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 74.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#175** |
| Size | 141 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) | [Dimitrie Milinovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637204263) |

## 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


### Hydra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydra-read-upvote-comment/id6478089063)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Experience subreddits with a fast, fluid, and native iOS client. Enjoy seamless browsing, an immersive media viewer, and customizable themes. It's designed for both casual users and power Redditors.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast loading, Multireddit support, Favorite subreddits, Native iOS design, Image and video viewer, Multiple account support, Quick access gestures

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hydra Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Nice Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Massive potential
- 👍 Closest thing to Apollo
- 👍 Best option for 2025
- 👍 Better in almost every way
- 👍 Superior Reddit Client++

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Sketchy security

**Reported bugs**

- Expect some bumps

**Requested features**

- Customizing the gestures and hiding the username on the tab bar
- Content blocking, comment images, startup feed, and others


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

### Is Hydra free?

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

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

Apollo for Reddit and Hydra are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 180K and 736 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Apollo for Reddit nor Hydra shows ads.

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

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and Hydra every 3 weeks. Most recently, Apollo for Reddit was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hydra on October 18, 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.*