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Ilay for Reddit

Free#4 of 10 in Reddit Apps for Android

Ilay for Reddit: A full-participation Android Reddit client with offline cache and customizable feeds. Ranked #4 of 10 in Reddit Apps for Android by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for android users seeking an open-source Reddit client.

7.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Android users seeking an open-source Reddit client
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Feed customization
Yes
Facts checked
3 Oct 2026

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

Our verdict on Ilay for Reddit

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 and editing posts, inbox, private messaging, and moderator actions for communities the user moderates. Its scope suits solo users who value control over their client and want routine Reddit activity in one mobile app.

Feed customization is a notable strength: an on-device For You feed includes explanations and per-post tuning, alongside three feed layouts, swipe-to-vote, NSFW blur, and color themes. Users can save posts, revisit upvoted items and locally stored history, and use offline cache. The app also offers optional background polling notifications and an in-app updater. This mix makes Ilay more than a read-only browser, though the feature set is specifically centered on Reddit rather than a wider social platform ecosystem.

The project provides Android APK releases and source code under an MIT license. Users connect with their own Reddit API credentials, or may choose a separately documented website sign-in fallback. That makes credential setup part of getting started, and the Android-only scope rules out buyers looking for a desktop or iOS client. Ilay is a fit for Android users comfortable with a third-party client and interested in open-source software; people seeking a client across multiple platforms or a simpler setup path should consider alternatives.

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Ilay for Reddit pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Ilay for Reddit fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Multiple accounts	Yes
Feed customization	Yes
Offline reading	Yes
Accessibility features	Not verified
Open source	Yes
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: Reddit
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	3 Oct 2026

Ilay for Reddit integrations

Ilay for Reddit lists 1 integrations on its own site.

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