# Apollo for Reddit vs rdx for Reddit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apollo for Reddit at 87% against rdx for Reddit's 47%. Apollo for Reddit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (180K vs 156). On price, update cadence, 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 rdx for Reddit sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apollo for Reddit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo for Reddit has 180K ratings behind it against 156, 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 47% of rdx for Reddit's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Apollo for Reddit | rdx for Reddit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews)** | [4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rdx-for-reddit/id6503479190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180K** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) | [Avadhesh Bhunwaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723608557) |

## 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


### rdx for Reddit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rdx-for-reddit/id6503479190)

Browse Reddit content quickly and without ads. Customize your experience with various themes and fonts. Download videos and GIFs directly from the app and save posts for later.

**Highlights:** Compact and full post preview, Native video, GIF, and gallery support, Customizable themes and fonts, Open-source, Ad-free browsing, Save Reddit posts, Subscribe to subreddits without login

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cupcake Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Burger Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donut Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cake Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Minimal and clutter-free interface
- 👍 Efficient and elegant design
- 🚀 Smooth UI and performance
- 👍 Great for anonymous browsing
- 👍 Allows reading Reddit without logging in

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Content not loading
- 🐛 Search for subreddits not working
- 🐛 No way to save subreddits (outside import)
- 🐛 Videos without sound
- 🐛 Cannot view subreddit sidebar

**Reported bugs**

- Content not loading (claims impossible reasons)
- Search for subreddits not working
- Unable to look up other subreddits
- Cannot access r/all
- No way to save subreddits

**Requested features**

- Profile-based feature for separating interests
- Option to see NSFW content
- Ability to set a default page when opening the app (e.g., popular)
- Hiding scrolled posts
- Single tap to collapse comments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

### Is rdx for Reddit free?

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

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

Apollo for Reddit is rated higher. Apollo for Reddit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 180K ratings, while rdx for Reddit averages 4.4 from 156 ratings.

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

Neither Apollo for Reddit nor rdx for Reddit shows ads.

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

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and rdx for Reddit weekly. Most recently, Apollo for Reddit was updated on October 20, 2026 and rdx for Reddit 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.*