Apollo for Reddit vs SparrowTune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Commemorative state
- Goodbye Apollo wallpaper pack
- Data export functionality
- Unlockable app icons
- Developer update hub
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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!
SparrowTune
This app provides curated music business news, a job board, and an events calendar for industry professionals. It offers a personalized hub to track your activity and stay informed about deals, publishing, and tech.
- Curated music business news
- Industry jobs board
- Global events calendar
- Personalized professional hub
- Exclusive Pro membership content
- Daily updated content
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SparrowTune is the music business intelligence and networking platform built for the people shaping the music industry. Whether you're a professional behind the music business or an artist creating the music, SparrowTune is built for you. From A&R, publishing, distribution, sync licensing, artist management, and music tech to independent artists looking to connect with the industry - SparrowTune brings together the intelligence, opportunities, events, and connections you need, all in one place. WHAT YOU GET REAL-TIME MUSIC NEWS & BUZZ Stay on top of what's happening across the music industry with real-time news, stories, and buzz covering deals, distribution, artists, publishing, technology, AI, and sync. Get the latest industry developments as they happen, curated for the people shaping the music business. JOBS BOARD Discover career opportunities at major labels, independent companies, streaming platforms, publishers, and music tech companies. Filter by role, location, and salary to find your next move. EVENTS CALENDAR Never miss a conference, summit, showcase, or networking opportunity. Discover Music Biz, MIDEM, SyncSummit, ADE, SXSW, and hundreds of other music industry events worldwide. DISCOVER ARTISTS Explore artists from around the world and discover the talent behind the music. Browse artist profiles by genre, skills, location, and professional expertise, then connect directly with artists for opportunities, collaborations, and enquiries. YOUR PROFESSIONAL HUB Build your music industry profile and keep your professional activity organized. Track your reading history, saved jobs, upcoming events, and more - all in one place. WHY SPARROWTUNE - Built for the people shaping the music industry - For music business professionals and artists - Real-time music business news and buzz - Global music industry jobs and opportunities - Industry events and conferences from around the world - Discover and connect with artists globally Whether you make the music or make the business happen - SparrowTune is for you. Download free. Stay informed. Discover opportunities. Make connections. Stay ahead. Terms of Use: https://sparrowtune.app/legal#tos-disclaimer Privacy Policy: https://sparrowtune.app/legal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SparrowTune at 100% against Apollo for Reddit's 87%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Apollo for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SparrowTune sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, SparrowTune every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apollo for Reddit | SparrowTune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (180K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 180K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Selig | Eaglence Technologies Private Limited |
Customer experience
Apollo for Reddit
SparrowTune
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
SparrowTune
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Apollo for Reddit
- Nice Tip$1.00
- Kind Tip$3.00
- Generous Tip$5.00
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- Amazing Tip$10.00
- Godzilla Tip$20.00
SparrowTune
- SparrowTune Monthly$9.991 Month
- SparrowTune Quarterly$19.993 Months
- SparrowTune Yearly$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Apollo for Reddit free?
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Do Apollo for Reddit or SparrowTune have ads?
Which is updated more often, Apollo for Reddit or SparrowTune?
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