# Apollo for Reddit vs SparrowTune

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.

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 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apollo for Reddit | SparrowTune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-for-reddit/id979274575/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **180K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 141 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) | [Eaglence Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895597745) |

## 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


### SparrowTune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparrowtune/id6764056184)

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.

**Highlights:** Curated music business news, Industry jobs board, Global events calendar, Personalized professional hub, Exclusive Pro membership content, Daily updated content

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SparrowTune Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| SparrowTune Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| SparrowTune Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apollo for Reddit free?

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

### Is SparrowTune free?

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

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

Neither Apollo for Reddit nor SparrowTune shows ads.

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

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and SparrowTune every 2 weeks. Most recently, Apollo for Reddit was updated on October 21, 2026 and SparrowTune on October 8, 2026.

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