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.
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!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Apollo for Reddit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Argus for Reddit asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, Argus for Reddit every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Apollo for Reddit | Argus for Reddit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (180K ratings) — better | 3.9 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 180K — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Christian Selig | Julian Baker |
Customer experience
Apollo for Reddit
Argus for Reddit
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
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
Argus for Reddit
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Apollo for Reddit free?
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