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Add to SafariWhen comparing BaconReader vs redkit for reddit, the Slant community recommends BaconReader for most people. In the question“What is the best Reddit app for Android?” BaconReader is ranked 4th while redkit for reddit is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose BaconReader is:
All features that are available for profiles on the website are also available in BaconReader, giving the user full control.
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Pros
Pro Fully featured full profile support
All features that are available for profiles on the website are also available in BaconReader, giving the user full control.
Pro Excellent UI on both phones and tablets
BaconReader works well on tablets and phones alike whether in landscape or portrait. The phone UI uses a single column view while tablet mode allows for a double column, which utilizes the screen space better allowing for info to be read easier.
Pro Collapsible comments
BaconReader allows for users to collapse comment threads in order to make it easier to read sections of comments.
Pro Dark theme
BaconReader has an included dark theme that allows for easier reading in dark rooms.
Pro Responsive developers
The BaconReader developers are engaged with Reddit users so they can receive and respond to as much feedback as possible.
Pro Supports swipe gestures
To upvote or downvote, the comment can be swiped.
Pro Desktop widget
BaconReaders desktop widget allows users to set the widget on one of their home screens for quick access to the app and its content.
Pro Can subscribe and unsubscribe from the app
Users can subscribe to subreddits as well as unsubscribe from within the app, meaning users will not have to leave the app in order to control what they are subscribed to.
Pro Simple navigation
By keeping the interface minimal with only showing one post at a time it is easy to navigate through swipes to see content, keeping the focus on single items.
Cons
Con Occasionally slow
In comparison to other popular Reddit apps, BaconReader tends to be slow loading and displaying content.
Con i.reddituploads.com won't load
Links using i.reddituploads.com won't load.
Con Imgur crashes the app
Opening up an imgur album (and often an imgur link to a single image) will cause the app to crash.
Con Lacks useful features
Con In beta
redkit for reddit is still in beta which means there may be broken or missing features.
