Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Reddit Apps for Android

Relay for Reddit vs Slide for Reddit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Relay for Reddit #7 in Reddit Apps for Android 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Relay
Slide for Reddit #8 in Reddit Apps for Android 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Slide

Relay for Reddit leads on 0 checks, Slide for Reddit on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRelay for Reddit · 7.5/10
  • Free planonly Slide for Reddit

Relay for Reddit scores higher on our rubric for reddit apps for android: 7.5 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

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

Relay for Reddit is the better fit for power users and subreddit moderators. Slide for Reddit is the better fit for free readers seeking an ad-free, customizable client.

  • Relay for Reddit fits best

    Power users and subreddit moderators

  • Slide for Reddit fits best

    Free readers seeking an ad-free, customizable client

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Relay for Reddit 7.5/10 Visit ↗ Slide for Reddit 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 7.4
Ranking #7 in Reddit Apps for Android #8 in Reddit Apps for Android
Best for Power users and subreddit moderators Free readers seeking an ad-free, customizable client
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Not checked yet Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms Android Android
Support Email Docs
Built for Solo Solo
Features Relay for Reddit 2/5 · Slide for Reddit 2/5
Multiple accounts ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Feed customization ✓ ✓
Offline reading Not checked yet Not checked yet
Accessibility features Not checked yet Not checked yet
Open source Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Ad-free Reddit browsing at no cost
  • Customizable feed options and sorting
  • Can resume browsing and cache Reddit comments
Cons
  • 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.
  • Limited to Android mobile use
  • Focused on browsing rather than broader participation features
  • Reddit API access requirements may affect functionality
Our verdict

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…

Read the review →

Slide for Reddit is a free, open-source Android client for people who want to browse Reddit without ads. It publishes its code under the GNU General Public License version 3 and is intended for use on an Android device. The feature set…

Read the review →
  1. Relay for RedditReddit Apps for Android 7.5Paid
  2. Slide for RedditReddit Apps for Android 7.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • Slide for Reddit — where it wins

    • Ad-free Reddit browsing at no cost
    • Customizable feed options and sorting
    • Can resume browsing and cache Reddit comments

    Where it doesn't

    • Limited to Android mobile use
    • Focused on browsing rather than broader participation features
    • Reddit API access requirements may affect functionality
  • Relay for Reddit7.5/10 · Paid

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

    Visit RelayFull verdict →
  • Slide for Reddit7.4/10 · Free plan

    A free Android client focused on ad-free reading and customizable feeds.

    Visit SlideFull verdict →

More comparisons

All reddit apps for android comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update