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Head-to-head · Reddit Apps for Android

Ilay for Reddit vs Relay for Reddit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Ilay for Reddit #4 in Reddit Apps for Android 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Ilay
Relay for Reddit #7 in Reddit Apps for Android 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Relay

Ilay for Reddit leads on 1 check, Relay for Reddit on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIlay for Reddit · 7.8/10
  • Free planonly Ilay for Reddit
  • Most featuresIlay for Reddit · 4 of 5

Ilay for Reddit scores higher on our rubric for reddit apps for android: 7.8 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Ilay for Reddit offers free plan; Relay for Reddit doesn't.

Ilay for Reddit is the better fit for android users seeking an open-source Reddit client. Relay for Reddit is the better fit for power users and subreddit moderators.

  • Ilay for Reddit fits best

    Android users seeking an open-source Reddit client

  • Relay for Reddit fits best

    Power users and subreddit moderators

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Side by side

Feature Ilay for Reddit 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Relay for Reddit 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.5
Ranking #4 in Reddit Apps for Android #7 in Reddit Apps for Android
Best for Android users seeking an open-source Reddit client Power users and subreddit moderators
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan Not checked yet
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms Android Android
Built for Solo Solo
Features Ilay for Reddit 4/5 · Relay for Reddit 2/5
Multiple accounts ✓ ✓
Feed customization ✓ ✓
Offline reading ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Accessibility features Not checked yet Not checked yet
Open source ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports posting, voting, comments, messaging, and moderator actions
  • Personalized on-device feed with explanations and per-post tuning
  • Offers offline cache, three layouts, themes, and an in-app updater
  • Manage multiple Reddit accounts and filter subreddits or keywords.
  • Use swipe-to-vote gestures and navigate links alongside comments.
  • Moderators can distinguish and sticky posts or ban users.
Cons
  • Android-only, with no other platform listed
  • Requires users to connect their own Reddit API credentials
  • Depends on Reddit for its core service and integration
  • Subscription-based; there is no unlimited free plan.
  • The developer does not provide a complete plan price list.
  • Available on Android, with no other platform listed.
Our verdict

Ilay for Reddit is an open-source Android client for people who want to browse Reddit and participate without relying on the official app. It covers frontpage and subreddit browsing, multireddits, user pages, voting, commenting, submitting…

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Relay for Reddit is an Android app for browsing Reddit, aimed at casual readers, power users, and moderators. Its swipe-based interface brings links and comments together, while account support, feed filters, and moderator actions give it…

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  1. Ilay for RedditReddit Apps for Android 7.8Free plan
  2. Relay for RedditReddit Apps for Android 7.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ilay for Reddit — where it wins

    • Supports posting, voting, comments, messaging, and moderator actions
    • Personalized on-device feed with explanations and per-post tuning
    • Offers offline cache, three layouts, themes, and an in-app updater

    Where it doesn't

    • Android-only, with no other platform listed
    • Requires users to connect their own Reddit API credentials
    • Depends on Reddit for its core service and integration

  • Relay for Reddit — where it wins

    • Manage multiple Reddit accounts and filter subreddits or keywords.
    • Use swipe-to-vote gestures and navigate links alongside comments.
    • Moderators can distinguish and sticky posts or ban users.

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription-based; there is no unlimited free plan.
    • The developer does not provide a complete plan price list.
    • Available on Android, with no other platform listed.
  • Ilay for Reddit7.8/10 · Free plan

    A full-participation Android Reddit client with offline cache and customizable feeds.

    Visit IlayFull verdict →
  • Relay for Reddit7.5/10 · Paid

    A feature-rich Reddit reader for Android, with a subscription and no unlimited free plan.

    Visit RelayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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