Reviews of RedReader

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List of user reviews and ratings for RedReader

Total ratings

4.61 (Rating count: 4,475)

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Review summary

RedReader is praised for being ad-free, lightweight and fast, with a simple open-source, highly customizable design. Many reviewers prefer it to the official Reddit app and note better battery life. However, a core issue across multiple reviews is unreliable login: the login flow often relies on an internal browser, and the on-screen keyboard can fail to appear, making authentication difficult. Other recurring concerns include saved comments not displaying and missing history. A few builds also introduce ad-related annoyances. Overall, performance is solid when users can log in, but login reliability remains the main hurdle.

Pros

Ad-free experience (no ads)
Lightweight, fast and simple to use
Better than the official Reddit app
Open-source and highly customizable
Better battery life compared to the official app

Cons

Persistent login problems: internal browser usage and keyboard not appearing, making authentication unreliable
Saved comments not displaying in Saved view
Missing history feature or history access issues
Occasional ad-related annoyances on some builds (advert prompts/QR code ads)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.00

All time rating average: 4.61

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18% (19)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-26	Al*****	This app saves Reddit from the pit into which its own app is dragging it. (The only downside is that without RedReader I'd quit reddit altogether, which might be better for me lol)
This app saves Reddit from the pit into which its own app is dragging it. (The only downside is that without RedReader I'd quit reddit altogether, which might be better for me lol)
2026-07-24	Ka*****	Miles better than the official app. So very customizable! And have been using this ever since the IPO without issue. However had become unusable since yesterday. Tried relogging into my account, but after I press accept on Reddit, I'm meet with a black screen with {} in the corner and cannot sign into my account. Cannot even use this without logging in as i get the error "unknown error, could not log in" will change my review once this is resolved. Resolved by clearing the data.
Miles better than the official app. So very customizable! And have been using this ever since the IPO without issue. However had become unusable since yesterday. Tried relogging into my account, but after I press accept on Reddit, I'm meet with a black screen with {} in the corner and cannot sign into my account. Cannot even use this without logging in as i get the error "unknown error, could not log in" will change my review once this is resolved. Resolved by clearing the data.
2026-07-21	Be*****	It's a little unintuitive at first, but I'm so glad that I can avoid seeing suggested posts from subreddits I don't subscribe to. Loading is fast, app is responsive, and it does grant the user a lot of control over their experience.
It's a little unintuitive at first, but I'm so glad that I can avoid seeing suggested posts from subreddits I don't subscribe to. Loading is fast, app is responsive, and it does grant the user a lot of control over their experience.
2026-07-18	Ja*****	way better than reddit app. no ads!!
way better than reddit app. no ads!!
2026-07-16	Ep*****	This app actually makes Reddit bearable
This app actually makes Reddit bearable
2026-07-13	Da*****	really good app, just wish you could upload images to something that isn't Imgur which is blocked in the UK now 😓
really good app, just wish you could upload images to something that isn't Imgur which is blocked in the UK now 😓
2026-07-11	To*****	I have had this for 15 min and it brings back RIF vibes. Just missing one thing: Could you bring back the post scroll? If viewing a video or image you could swipe up or down and go to the next/previous post.
I have had this for 15 min and it brings back RIF vibes. Just missing one thing: Could you bring back the post scroll? If viewing a video or image you could swipe up or down and go to the next/previous post.
2026-07-07	tr*****	so incredibly clunky. like, it worked, so not a 1 star thing, but this app sucks so bad i just use reddit in my phones browser instead, so im uninstalling and trying a different one
so incredibly clunky. like, it worked, so not a 1 star thing, but this app sucks so bad i just use reddit in my phones browser instead, so im uninstalling and trying a different one
2026-07-03	Ho*****	Great app. Reddit on mobile is unbearable without it.
Great app. Reddit on mobile is unbearable without it.
2026-07-02	Da*****	the app works fine, I use it for R18+ content, and this app doesn't allow you to view content, even though it has settings for it. forces you to use official reddit app.
the app works fine, I use it for R18+ content, and this app doesn't allow you to view content, even though it has settings for it. forces you to use official reddit app.