Comparison

Apollo for Reddit vs Argus for Reddit

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

Argus for Reddit

A private, ad-free client for browsing Reddit, ideal for users who prefer to read content without an account. It offers features like article summaries, comment sharing as images, and feed customization.

Highlights
  • Ad-free browsing
  • Read-only access
  • Article TL;DR summaries
  • News source reliability ratings
  • Share comments as images
  • Mute users, domains, or filter keywords
  • Import subreddits
Features
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Argus is a clean, lightweight, ad-free way to browse Reddit, designed for lurkers. Follow your favorite subreddits and explore the comments. No account required. Built for simplicity and privacy. Argus collects no data at all. Your subreddits and settings sync across your devices through your iCloud account. Features: Get a TL;DR of any long post or linked article, using Apple Intelligence, directly on your device. News source reliability ratings directly in your feed. Share comments as an image. No need to send confusing permalinks. Antisocial mode. Drop the comments section and focus on the content. Control your feed: mute users, mute domains, or filter by keyword. Switching from another app? Import your subreddits and you're set. Argus is an unofficial, read-only client. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Reddit, Inc. Reddit is a trademark of Reddit, Inc.

Screenshots

Apollo for Reddit4 screens
Argus for Reddit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Apollo for Reddit at 4.8 against Argus for Reddit's 3.9. Apollo for Reddit also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 60%) and ratings volume (180K vs 39). Argus for Reddit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 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. Argus for Reddit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apollo for Reddit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo for Reddit has 180K ratings behind it against 39, 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 60% of Argus for Reddit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, Argus for Reddit every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Apollo for Reddit versus Argus for Reddit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo for RedditArgus for Reddit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (180K ratings) — better3.9 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings180K — better39
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChristian SeligJulian Baker

Customer experience

Apollo for Reddit

All ratings180,273 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews592 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative10.1%

Argus for Reddit

All ratings36 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative32.0%

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

Argus for Reddit

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

Argus for Reddit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apollo for Reddit free?
Apollo for Reddit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Argus for Reddit free?
Argus for Reddit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apollo for Reddit or Argus for Reddit?
Apollo for Reddit is rated higher. Apollo for Reddit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 180K ratings, while Argus for Reddit averages 3.9 from 39 ratings.
Do Apollo for Reddit or Argus for Reddit have ads?
Neither Apollo for Reddit nor Argus for Reddit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apollo for Reddit or Argus for Reddit?
Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, and Argus for Reddit every 5 weeks. Most recently, Apollo for Reddit was updated on November 5, 2026 and Argus for Reddit on November 5, 2026.

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