Editor's Review
RedReader - An unofficial open source Reddit client for Android.
About RedReader
RedReader (Package Name: org.quantumbadger.redreader) is developed by QuantumBadger and the latest version of RedReader 1.24.1 was updated on August 26, 2024. RedReader is in the category of Social with the feature News & Magazines. You can check all apps from the developer of RedReader and find 128 alternative apps to RedReader on Android. RedReader is listed in Best 10 Reddit Apps for Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 5.0+ on APKPure.fo or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKPure.fo are original and 100% safe with fast download.
An unofficial, open source client for Reddit, with a focus on accessibility.
Features:
- Free and open source, with no ads or tracking
- Lightweight and fast
- Swipe posts and comments left and right to perform customizable actions, such as upvote/downvote, or save/hide
- Advanced cache management: automatically stores past versions of posts and comments
- Support for multiple accounts
- Two-column tablet mode (can be used on your phone, if it's big enough)
- Image and comment precaching (optional: always, never, or Wi-Fi only)
- Built-in image viewer, and GIF/video player
- Multiple themes, including night mode, and ultra black for AMOLED displays
- Translations for multiple languages
- Accessibility features and optimization for screen reader use
Source Code
Available on GitHub: https://github.com/QuantumBadger/RedReader
Features:
- Free and open source, with no ads or tracking
- Lightweight and fast
- Swipe posts and comments left and right to perform customizable actions, such as upvote/downvote, or save/hide
- Advanced cache management: automatically stores past versions of posts and comments
- Support for multiple accounts
- Two-column tablet mode (can be used on your phone, if it's big enough)
- Image and comment precaching (optional: always, never, or Wi-Fi only)
- Built-in image viewer, and GIF/video player
- Multiple themes, including night mode, and ultra black for AMOLED displays
- Translations for multiple languages
- Accessibility features and optimization for screen reader use
Source Code
Available on GitHub: https://github.com/QuantumBadger/RedReader
RedReader 1.24.1 Update
Fix "Malformed URL" error for Imgur images (thanks to Alexey Rochev)
Remove red background/border behind transparent images in the gallery
Gallery theme fixes for devices which forcibly modify app colors in dark mode
Fix for swiping between images when "Automatically open first album image" is enabled
Enable haptics for long-clicking in gallery viewer
Remove red background/border behind transparent images in the gallery
Gallery theme fixes for devices which forcibly modify app colors in dark mode
Fix for swiping between images when "Automatically open first album image" is enabled
Enable haptics for long-clicking in gallery viewer
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RedReader
1.24.1
APK
August 26, 2024
8.23 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 43bf37cd607796c737208274891cbf12a4f967eb
Size: 8.23 MB
What's New:
Fix "Malformed URL" error for Imgur images (thanks to Alexey Rochev)
Remove red background/border behind transparent images in the gallery
Gallery theme fixes for devices which forcibly modify app colors in dark mode
Fix for swiping between images when "Automatically open first album image" is enabled
Enable haptics for long-clicking in gallery viewer
Remove red background/border behind transparent images in the gallery
Gallery theme fixes for devices which forcibly modify app colors in dark mode
Fix for swiping between images when "Automatically open first album image" is enabled
Enable haptics for long-clicking in gallery viewer
RedReader
1.24
APK
August 19, 2024
8.22 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 3e3be795ae049e0b7d1cdf262c87ba321008f1af
Size: 8.22 MB
What's New:
Improved gallery viewer with card, list, and grid modes
Ability to block users
Ability to upload an image when submitting a comment
Video playback controls and custom tabs now enabled by default
Added accessibility actions for moving between top-level comments
Comments submitted by current user now have username highlighted
Fixed crash with some Reddit links in share format
Fixed issue where some GIFs wouldn't play
Other features and fixes
Ability to block users
Ability to upload an image when submitting a comment
Video playback controls and custom tabs now enabled by default
Added accessibility actions for moving between top-level comments
Comments submitted by current user now have username highlighted
Fixed crash with some Reddit links in share format
Fixed issue where some GIFs wouldn't play
Other features and fixes
RedReader
1.23.1
APK
December 31, 2023
7.52 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.1+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: e56fac241a84f08ecf8d195124e322e92b9b6cae
Size: 7.52 MB
What's New:
Added a preference to automatically open the first image in an album
Made links blue again in dark themes
Added post tap action preference: open link, open comments, or use old "post title opens comments" behaviour
Fixed long-click menu not appearing when post tap action changed from the default
Reduced top and bottom margins on popup menus to avoid the need for scrolling
Increase number of comments shown in user profile from 25 to 100
Made links blue again in dark themes
Added post tap action preference: open link, open comments, or use old "post title opens comments" behaviour
Fixed long-click menu not appearing when post tap action changed from the default
Reduced top and bottom margins on popup menus to avoid the need for scrolling
Increase number of comments shown in user profile from 25 to 100
RedReader
1.23
APK
December 20, 2023
7.51 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.1+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: f36bf9eb0d3100e2f44eb76d1437c4110f96c9f5
Size: 7.51 MB
What's New:
Significantly improved image gallery load speed
Update to Material 3 design elements
Show notification permission prompt on Android 13 and above
Fix issue with "Post title opens comments" not covering whole post area
Support for handling v.redd.it, video, and gallery links from other apps
Ability to open comments in external browser
Handle Reddit galleries containing links, and show gallery thumbnails for small images
Handle shared /s/ URLs correctly
... and other fixes/improvements.
Update to Material 3 design elements
Show notification permission prompt on Android 13 and above
Fix issue with "Post title opens comments" not covering whole post area
Support for handling v.redd.it, video, and gallery links from other apps
Ability to open comments in external browser
Handle Reddit galleries containing links, and show gallery thumbnails for small images
Handle shared /s/ URLs correctly
... and other fixes/improvements.
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Update Date:
2024-08-26
Latest Version:
1.24.1
Need Update:
Available on:
Requirements:
Android 5.0+
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