Apollo

Apollo for Reddit, usually shortened to Apollo, was a third-party Reddit client for iOS. It was developed by Canadian programmer Christian Selig, a former Apple intern. It was released on 23 October 2017, and ceased operations on 30 June 2023, when Reddit's controversial API prices made it almost impossible for Selig to fund the app's continued existence. Usage and design Apollo was created with consideration for Apple's official iOS guidelines for apps, and features a gesture-based design. Comments from new Reddit accounts can be highlighted to help users spot trolls, and comments from the moderation bot AutoModerator can be hidden. Apollo's text editor is compatible with Markdown. A Tamagotchi-like critter, referred to as "Pixel Pals", appears above the display cutout of the iPhone 14 Pro and its Max version in the app. For iOS 16, Apollo was updated to support lock screen widgets. In comparison to Reddit's official app, Apollo did not feature advertisements for non-paying users. However, customizing gesture controls, logging in through multiple accounts, and posting were locked behind a one-time fee known as "Apollo Pro". For per month, users could pay for "Apollo Ultra", which features push notifications and custom themes. Notifications were overhauled in May 2022. History