Comparison

Apollo for Reddit vs AlertChirp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Commemorative state
  • Goodbye Apollo wallpaper pack
  • Data export functionality
  • Unlockable app icons
  • Developer update hub
Features
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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!

About

AlertChirp

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Stay informed when it matters most. AlertChirp helps you monitor recalls, disease outbreaks, public health notices, consumer safety warnings, and emergency advisories from trusted sources around the world, all in one place. Instead of searching across scattered government websites, news releases, and agency portals, AlertChirp centralizes important alerts into a clean, easy-to-use experience designed for everyday awareness. Whether you're monitoring product recalls, tracking public health events, staying informed while traveling, or protecting your family from emerging risks, AlertChirp helps you stay connected to the latest important updates. Features: • Recall and safety alert tracking • Public health and outbreak monitoring • Emergency and government advisories • Global and regional alert coverage • Trusted-source aggregation • Personalized notification preferences • Fast and simple mobile experience From food recalls to public safety notices, AlertChirp helps bring important information together in one accessible place. It matters. Chirp it.

Screenshots

Apollo for Reddit4 screens
AlertChirp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlertChirp at none against Apollo for Reddit's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Apollo for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. AlertChirp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Apollo for Reddit versus AlertChirp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo for RedditAlertChirp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (180K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings180K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChristian SeligDANIEL DEVENDRA RAM

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

AlertChirp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Apollo for Reddit

One-time5
  • Nice Tip$1.00
  • Kind Tip$3.00
  • Generous Tip$5.00
Show 2 more
  • Amazing Tip$10.00
  • Godzilla Tip$20.00
None

AlertChirp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apollo for Reddit free?
Apollo for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlertChirp free?
AlertChirp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Apollo for Reddit or AlertChirp have ads?
Neither Apollo for Reddit nor AlertChirp shows ads.

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