837 upvotes, 42 direct replies (showing 25)
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I’ve only used the official app because I had no idea others existed. I have all sorts of problems with the app, so now I want to try out the alternatives 😥
Comment by F22_Android at 06/06/2023 at 17:07 UTC
161 upvotes, 8 direct replies
I've tried a bunch of them, but Bacon reader has been my favourite. Boost is also good, and I know reddit is fun is very popular.
They're all better than the official app.
Comment by [deleted] at 06/06/2023 at 17:57 UTC
132 upvotes, 4 direct replies
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Comment by KageNoKagami7 at 06/06/2023 at 17:04 UTC
287 upvotes, 4 direct replies
Reddit is fun for android :)
Comment by Mason11987 at 06/06/2023 at 16:44 UTC
267 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Well, you got a month at least. I use Apollo for iOS, it's fantastic.
Comment by NotEvenJohn at 06/06/2023 at 18:20 UTC
51 upvotes, 2 direct replies
The reddit app didn't exist until 2016. I had no choice but a 3rd party app when I started on Reddit. Reddit gave out free awards for awhile on the official app to try to get people like me to switch over and it didn't work so now they are trying to force the issue.
Comment by JangoF76 at 06/06/2023 at 17:25 UTC
141 upvotes, 7 direct replies
I recommend Sync for Reddit, all the functionality of other apps plus the best material design UI
Comment by MyDefinitiveAccount2 at 06/06/2023 at 18:14 UTC
13 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Relay on Android
Comment by Pearson_Realize at 06/06/2023 at 17:09 UTC
64 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Honestly, at this point, I wouldn’t. I didn’t realize how awful the official Reddit app is until I started using Apollo. Now that it’s very likely Apollo is shutting down in a month I might just quit Reddit forever because it’s shown me how awful and incompetent the official Reddit team is.
Comment by [deleted] at 06/06/2023 at 17:20 UTC
33 upvotes, 2 direct replies
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Comment by junktrunk909 at 06/06/2023 at 17:16 UTC
30 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Streisand Effect
Comment by anneylani at 06/06/2023 at 18:28 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Baconreader is my preferred app. Leagues above the Reddit app.
Comment by middle_town at 06/06/2023 at 18:17 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
RedReader for android!
Comment by Chapi_Chan at 06/06/2023 at 18:38 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
If you've an Android device, you're in luck. Relay and RIF are my favourites. Both free but worth paying. These apps are done with users in mind, lots of QOL improvement. If you've an iPhone try Apollo.
Comment by [deleted] at 06/06/2023 at 18:39 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I have been using boost for about 7 years. Before that I used bacon reader
Comment by [deleted] at 06/06/2023 at 18:55 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Try Boost on Android!
Comment by Simx48 at 06/06/2023 at 18:07 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
It's so bad. Literally last week I found an app called Joey that is so much better and then this happens.
Comment by Strawberrychampion at 06/06/2023 at 18:39 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Funny how their decision is pushing people to 3rd party.
Comment by judyisarunt at 06/06/2023 at 19:39 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Narwhal on iOS
Comment by [deleted] at 06/06/2023 at 18:08 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Apollo
Comment by Saint_The_Stig at 06/06/2023 at 17:55 UTC
-1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I honestly don't really have any issues with the official app, at least none that are big enough for me to actually bother to try a different one. But you should definitely have the option to use another option if you want.
I did use baconit a while ago on windows phone because there was no official app though.
Comment by OfferChakon at 06/06/2023 at 18:58 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I've used Sync since it launched and absolutely love it. No ads whatsoever and a fully customizable, user friendly interface. Its seriously amazing.
The reddit app is so unusable its almost funny. This new change will 100% cause me to ditch reddit for good. It really sucks dude.
Comment by Damndrew at 06/06/2023 at 19:04 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
RedReader
Comment by iamdorkette at 06/06/2023 at 19:05 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Sync is a great one if you're still looking!
Comment by odraencoded at 06/06/2023 at 19:06 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Wait until you learn about old.reddit.com
Comment by KittyGirlChloe at 06/06/2023 at 19:06 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Same. I knew others existed, but why use third party when first party is available?
Cue all this happening, I'm seeing lots of upset posts about Apollo (among others) no longer being available, and I just had to go download it to see what the hubbub is about.
Holy shit, Apollo is so much better than the Reddit app! Huge difference in user experience and overall design language. i'm really hoping Reddit comes to their senses about this. I wanna keep using Apollo.