There’s a reason Reddit is known as the front page of the internet. It’s far more than just a slogan or a marketing term, it earned that reputation by growing into a marketplace of ideas, conversation and opinions that one can venture to browse at their leisure.
Installing the Reddit app is as easy as getting it from the Google Play Store or the App Store. While the initial install is free, one can opt to install Reddit Gold for $6.99 a month. Users will also need to install Bluestacks prior to installing Reddit on a desktop.
This blog will discuss how to install Reddit on various devices as well as whether or not their premium features are worthwhile.
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How Do You Install Reddit?
How you install Reddit depends on what kind of device you’re attempting to install it on. If you’re working on a Mac, iPad or iPhone, the process is as simple as finding it in the app store and installing it from there.
If you have a desktop, however, your software is not optimal to run apps intended for a Mac. Thus, you need to download Bluestacks. Bluestacks is software that enables apps to be used on PCs. Follow these steps to install Reddit on a desktop:
- Install Bluestacks.
- Search for Reddit in Bluestacks’ official search bar.
- Click to install.
Is Reddit Gold Worth it?
You can purchase the official Reddit app, and most users highly recommend it. Most features are available to all users, though the premium add-on gives you some benefits. For $6.99 a month, subscribers get 700 Reddit coins each month as well as exclusive avatar gear.
Though how much you put a value on features like avatar gear may vary from person to person. If you have a younger teen, however, it often makes for a terrific gift.
To consider if Reddit Gold is worth it, you first have to look at what else it has to offer.
- Front page selection free of ads or nominated posts.
- More comment filters to help get rid of trolls.
- More ways to save, hide or report comments to moderators.
- More filtering options using r/all.
- Ability to turn on or off all notifications.
- More user profile customization, such as color changes and personal text flair.
- A selection of r/all posts specifically from users who pay for premium.
- A “friends” feature which lets you add or remove users.
- User-created chat rooms that can have up to 30 people.
- An in-site live thread that allows users to comment on other feeds going on all over the internet.
- A “recently viewed” bar that lets you revisit posts.
If those are the benefits you seek, then Reddit premium might be your best option. However, there are other, third-party Reddit apps that come highly recommended.
What are the Best Third-Party Reddit Apps?
BaconReader
Free to install, BaconReader is one of the most popular third-party apps around. Part of what makes it so well-appreciated is it’s color-coded comment sections, which help readers distinguish what’s being said by whom.
It also has some decent moderator features as well as a decent search, however it’s highly recommended you get the Pro version for $1.99. Users have found the free version too cluttered with ads.
Boost for Reddit
Boost may not be the most popular, but those who have made the switch speak highly of it. There are a variety of features that make it much easier to customize your experience. If you’re interested in customization, something of which the younger generation is very appreciative, Boost may be ideal.
It has one feature that could be considered a necessity – spoiler support.
Infinity for Reddit
Infinity is one of the better-looking third-party apps that are free to use. Fans appreciate that it mimics the basic functions of Reddit amicably. One interesting feature is the lazy mode, which automatically scrolls through subreddits until the user finds something that interests them.
Joey for Reddit
Joey for Reddit is another popular free app that also gets the basics of the site right without much complication. Users can like, comment or use it to get onto their Reddit Gold account.
You can easily download the free version of Reddit or a third-party version, however if you really want to experience the features of the app, a subscription to Reddit Gold might be ideal. It’s the best way to stay on top of the hottest conversations, be they about pizza or modern art. It’s never a necessity, it just adds to the experience.