Apollo for Reddit vs We Are Loretto
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!
We Are Loretto
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Stay connected with Loretto, Tennessee, through the official We Are Loretto community app. Find local news, upcoming events, weather information, community alerts, area businesses, job opportunities, and other helpful resources—all in one convenient place. Choose the notifications you want to receive, including Community Alerts, Community News, Food Trucks, and LHS & SLS Sports Final Scores. Missed a notification? Alerts History lets you review past app alerts and open related information directly inside the app. The We Are Loretto app is designed to make it easier for residents, visitors, and former residents to stay informed about what is happening throughout the Loretto community. Features include: • Local community news • Urgent community alerts • Alerts History • Loretto weather • Upcoming events • Area business directory • Local job listings • Customizable notification categories • Direct access to WeAreLoretto.com resources Notification permission is optional, and users can manage individual notification categories at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: We Are Loretto at none against Apollo for Reddit's 5. Apollo for Reddit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. We Are Loretto asks for nothing beyond the download.
Apollo for Reddit ships an update every 9 days, We Are Loretto every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apollo for Reddit | We Are Loretto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (180K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 180K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Christian Selig | Anthony Johnson |
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
We Are Loretto
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
We Are Loretto
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Apollo for Reddit free?
Is We Are Loretto free?
Do Apollo for Reddit or We Are Loretto have ads?
Which is updated more often, Apollo for Reddit or We Are Loretto?
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