Ios App reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 148 Reddit reviews across 48 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Ios App brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ios, r/audiobookshelf, r/Monero, r/kettlebell, r/audiodrama. Top-rated brands include Plappa (4.4/5), Apple (4.4/5), ShelfPlayer (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews148
Subreddits48
Posts49
Brands97
Products22
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#1
Plappa
4.4
(14)
"I used plappa for a week the upgraded to the full version, well worth it."
"Plappa has been rock solid"
"Plappa is the best app I’ve used to listen to our ABS library."
"Plappa ftw"
"Plappa has been amazing. One time small payment and it works great."
"Plappa Is the best on IOS been using it for the last year and a half."
"I was also using plex/prolouge and recently switched to ABS. Give plappa a shot - it’s been great."
"I also have Plappa for CarPlay and Watch support."
"Currently using Plappa and i’m super happy with it."
"Plappa on Apple Watch hasn’t been connecting to ABS for about a month. Otherwise it’s great."
#2
Apple
4.4
(8)
"The iOS apps are fantastic and user-friendly!"
"Setting up audiobooks on an iPhone through iTunes is straightforward."
"I usually just use the iOS music app for listening to mp3s, whether music or audio dramas."
"The built in Notes app has a very good document scanning feature if you click on the paperclip."
"IOS has a workaround for OCR using the Notes app."
"Maybe this app will help you: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aws-s3-manager/id1352683230"
"The speak screen feature works fine on the Kindle app, turning pages effectively."
"The custom voice feature works surprisingly well and sounds like me."
#3
ShelfPlayer
4.7
(6)
"I use ShelfPlayer. it is worth the $5 for me. I drive 2 hours per day and it is flawless in Carplay"
"ShelfPlayer is worth more than 5 usd :) awesome app"
"Shelfplayer is much more user friendly, and iPad UI is amazing. Dev is really supporting and any bugs are quickly addressed."
"ShelfPlayer. Beautiful and no issues."
"Agree with ShelfPlayer. I like the interface better than plappa"
"The difference between Plappa and Shelfplayer was the quickness of syncing with ABS, which for me happens much quicker in shelfplayer."
#4
Hevy
4.5
(6)
"Honestly Hevy is the best"
"Paid Hevy’s lifetime. Love the app"
"I’ve been using Hevy for a year now and love it."
"I use Hevy as well"
"I’ve been using Hevy for a while and I like it, but like you would like something with automatic progression"
"Unfortunately it’s no longer in active development. I swapped to Hevy personally due to a bug I was getting with Strong"
#5
Strong
4.3
(4)
"My favorite weight lifting app is the STRONG app. In particular, given I use dumbbells, there is a setting that allows one to Count Dumbbells Twice."
"Strong"
"Strong is a good app"
"Strong app"
#6
Fitbod
4.7
(3)
"Been using Fitbod for years. With Fitbod, you can set the time you have, equipment you have, expertise, goals etc and then it creates the workout for you."
"Fitbod forever. You can get a coupon code if you google the face jam podcast"
"I use Fitbod for lifting and have never really checked out anything else but I have pretty basic needs."
#7
Cakewallet
4.0
(3)
"All the glowing cake wallet recommendations have me interested in making a switch from Monerujo."
"Cakewallet cakewallet cakewallet"
"Cakewallet"
#8
Pocket Casts
5.0
(2)
"Pocketcast is my favorite podcast app!"
"I use [Pocket Casts](https://pocketcasts.com/) for this, which syncs 10 GB across devices flawlessly!"
#9
Todoist
5.0
(2)
"Been using Todoist for years and I'm happy with it."
"Todoist is my go to recommendation!"
#10
Train
5.0
(2)
"Used hevy for a couple years then found train. It’s been absolutely phenomenal."
"I’m a big fan of Train iOS and watchOS app are incredible. The motion detection works great."
#11
GoodNotes
5.0
(2)
"Goodnotes for handwriting stuff is excellent."
"GoodNotes is an excellent app for note-taking and organization."
#12
Implayer
4.5
(2)
"I like iMPlayer better. Fast and more responsive."
"Implayer"
#13
GymBook
4.5
(2)
"I absolutely love GymBook pro. Nicely designed and with one time purchases you are good to go."
"I always go back to Gymbook. It does everything I need, with a one time payment."
#14
Fanfiction
4.0
(2)
"Https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/fanfiction-net/id1192753879"
"There’s always the fanfic app!"
#15
StrongLifts
4.0
(2)
"I also use StrongLifts here and there too. I paid for it years ago before the subscription based changes."
"I like the Stronglifts 5x5 app. Pretty good with the free version but def worth paying for the full."
#16
Cake Wallet
4.0
(2)
"Cake wallet"
"Cakewallet?"
#17
MobileFamilyTree
4.0
(2)
"MobileFamilyTree which syncs with MacFamilyTree."
"MobileFamilyTree is a fully-featured iOS app that can synchronize across devices."
#18
Vidi
4.0
(2)
"I still use Vidi. I know there are alternatives but it works so well for me."
"The app is a one time cost and works. However I would still recommend trying other options over Vidi since they are updated and offer more features."
#19
Cake
4.0
(2)
"Cake is pretty dope so far. No issues for now."
"Cake"
#20
BookPlayer
4.0
(2)
"Honestly I use BookPlayer it’s a free app but you can donate to it"
"BookPlayer is good for MP3s and free."
#21
Duolingo
3.5
(2)
"The Duolingo Spanish podcast (on Spotify) is nice for beginners"
"I’ve been using Duolingo, but it’s European Spanish course, definitely isn’t European."
#22
Polycam
5.0
(1)
"Polycam is great for this! With a LiDAR-enabled iPhone, Polycam can reconstruct a real-time 3D model of the space."
#23
Twos
5.0
(1)
"It's almost completely replaced for me that 'capture it quick and easy' approach of Keep."
#24
Empower
5.0
(1)
"Empower PER ([Empower.com](https://Empower.com))"
#25
Strava
5.0
(1)
"I use Strava to track heart rate."
#26
Fieldwire
5.0
(1)
"Fieldwire is the best in my opinion."
#27
Mark Wildman
5.0
(1)
"Check out MArk Wildman for your technique and use some of his videos to build the basis of your workouts."
#28
Cake Labs
5.0
(1)
"Cake wallet and Edge wallet"
#29
When
5.0
(1)
"Try the app “When” it’s a bunch of dots that disappear as time progresses."
#30
Aerobic Threshold Calculator
5.0
(1)
"Https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/aerobic-threshold-calculator/id1626872415"
#31
Calm
5.0
(1)
"Calm is easy peasy"
#32
GedView
5.0
(1)
"GedView works for me."
#33
Babbel
5.0
(1)
"I learned way more valuable things with Babbel than I did with duo."
#34
Dino Chess
5.0
(1)
"The app I always recommend is Dino Chess."
#35
Insight Timer
5.0
(1)
"It’s awesome. it’s free, but you can choose to pay for a membership if you want."
#36
App Store
5.0
(1)
"I recommend 棋路 on the app store."
#37
SmartWOD
5.0
(1)
"I use SmartWODtimer, mostly in 'AMRAP' and add as many sets as I have in my program."
#38
Pixquare
5.0
(1)
"Pixquare is a capable app at a reasonable price compared to Pixaki."
#39
5.0
(1)
"I have a Google Chrome shortcut for Backloggd that I made an app for my home screen on iOS."
#40
Photosync
5.0
(1)
"Photosync is the de facto standard to do this. This app exists for years and is regularly updated."
#41
League of Comic Geeks
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend it. The app helps you track your weekly spending."
#42
Overcast
5.0
(1)
"Requires paid tier, but not expensive and works like a charm."
#43
National Park Service
5.0
(1)
"I have just downloaded the National Park Services iOS app. It’s just excellent for the visitors."
#44
Reflect
5.0
(1)
"Reflect is an app I make to run self guided experiments and track anything about yourself."
#45
Khan Academy
5.0
(1)
"Khanacademy"
#46
Procreate
5.0
(1)
"I think you can get procreate, swear an artist i follow uses it on an ipad."
#47
MapleRead
5.0
(1)
"I use MapleRead, which is excellent. Connects to OPDS, reads series info, allows a huge amount of customisation."
#48
Notion
5.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for a flexible bullet journal app for iOS/iPad that lets you add photos, manage calendars, keep to-do lists, and easily create reusable templates, I’d definitely suggest giving Notion a try."
#49
SwoleMate
5.0
(1)
"I built my own tracker that is free to use called SwoleMate. I had trouble finding an app that let me have unlimited workouts or see a graph of my progress without paying."
#50
Strive Gym Log
5.0
(1)
"Strive gym log, cause it is completely free with unlimited routines and allows you to set weights for the next workout"
#51
Liftin’
5.0
(1)
"Liftin’ by far beats every app out there."
#52
Gymverse
5.0
(1)
"Gymverse is great. Automatic weekly progression which reverts after the multiple week cycle to start again with a newer, higher baseline."
#53
FitNotes
5.0
(1)
"I use FitNotes. Haven't had an issue with it. I paid the one time cheap fee."
#54
SmartGym
5.0
(1)
"SmartGym! Absolutely fantastic"
#55
Soundslice
4.0
(1)
"Try Soundslice? It does have a paid version, but the free version might meet your needs."
#56
RoomScan
4.0
(1)
"RoomScan. Nice revenue model as well."
#57
OBDLink
4.0
(1)
"OBDLink"
#58
NeuralPlay
4.0
(1)
"Free and doesn’t interrupt deals with full screen ads."
#59
Upnote
4.0
(1)
"I use Upnote, similar scenario like yours."
#60
MobilityWare
4.0
(1)
"Mobilityware?"
#61
Immich
4.0
(1)
"Why don't you just try Immich (or any other mobile-synchronised gallery)?"
#62
Microsoft Sticky Notes
4.0
(1)
"Microsoft Sticky Notes (Memo) is a great option for quick notes."
#63
MyFitnessPal
4.0
(1)
"I just use myfitnesspal. The free version offers everything I need."
#64
Construction Daily Reports
4.0
(1)
"CDR, Construction Daily Reports is an easy, low cost option."
#65
Transmit
4.0
(1)
"Check out Transmit it supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and Amazon S3 servers."
#66
PlanGrid
4.0
(1)
"We use plangrid. not sure if it’s the “best” but it definitely does everything i need it to."
#67
YouTube
4.0
(1)
"The best apps for kettlebell are Clock, Notes, and YouTube"
#68
Aidoku
4.0
(1)
"Using Aidoku reader and their internal plugin list with ComicK works."
#69
EveryDollar
4.0
(1)
"EveryDollar or YNAB"
#70
ScheduleMyRent
4.0
(1)
"Schedulemyrent is pretty neat and does what I need cheaply."
#71
Groundwire
4.0
(1)
"Groundwire app works very well for this."
#72
Zoiper
4.0
(1)
"I use Zoiper on Linux and Android, and I know they have apps for the other platforms as well."
#73
Language Transfer
4.0
(1)
"Language transfer"
#74
Dreaming Spanish
4.0
(1)
"Not an app but Dreaming Spanish."
#75
Balance
4.0
(1)
"They were offering first free year for newcomers, not sure if offer is still available, but I do recommend this app"
#76
Strides
4.0
(1)
#77
ChessKid
4.0
(1)
"ChessKid is chess.com for kids."
#78
iMoveGo
4.0
(1)
"Try iMoveGo, iToolGo or AnyTo."
#79
Xiangqi
4.0
(1)
"Xiangqi.com app is good for playing vs real people."
#80
Ancestry
4.0
(1)
"You can do all of those things with the Ancestry app, but having an offline option/backup is a good practice."
#81
CardGames.io
4.0
(1)
"Try CardGames.io. The bot is a good opponent for learning."
#82
Pro Kettlebell Workouts
4.0
(1)
"[Pro Kettlebell Workouts App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pro-kettlebell-workouts/id1567023545)"
#83
MyMonero
4.0
(1)
"Im using MyMonero many years"
#84
Bria Mobile
4.0
(1)
"I use Bria Mobile. It works well and supports SMS but not MMS."
#85
Ella Verbs
4.0
(1)
"I personally enjoy Ella Verbs for getting conjugation down."
#86
Pro
4.0
(1)
"The Pro kettlebell app is good. They have beginner follow along workouts."
#87
iMyFone
4.0
(1)
"I like iMyFone AnyTo. It worked great with iOS 14-16."
#88
Heredis
4.0
(1)
"Heredis 2025 is another fully-featured iOS app that offers synchronization across devices."
#89
Evernote
4.0
(1)
"Evernote is also pretty good."
#90
Stremio
4.0
(1)
"Stremio currently has a beta in TestFlight for iOS and Mac."
#91
Newt
4.0
(1)
"I use Newt"
#92
Spoofer Pro
4.0
(1)
"I use the paid version of spoofer pro and haven’t had any issues for the past few months."
#93
PriceCharting
3.0
(1)
"PriceCharting has a free app. Less features than their desktop version, but it connects if you’re signed in."
#94
CardBook
3.0
(1)
"There’s a fan-made app called CardBook which helps you log an inventory using your camera to scan."
#95
Gin Rummy
3.0
(1)
"The adds are a bit annoying but I’m cheap."
#96
Stessa
2.0
(1)
"I woulda once recommended Stessa but they went paywall on a ton of their capabilities."
#97
SkyStats
2.0
(1)
"Skystats? i remember installing this on my pc then getting rid of it right away since skycrypt was far more practical."
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