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Add to SafariWhen comparing RedReader vs Facebook, the Slant community recommends RedReader for most people. In the question“What are the best Android apps?” RedReader is ranked 16th while Facebook is ranked 65th. The most important reason people chose RedReader is:
The app is completely free and there is no tracking through advertisement since there are none. For those that are security conscious on their devices this makes a great choice for a Reddit app.
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Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Free with no ads/tracking
The app is completely free and there is no tracking through advertisement since there are none. For those that are security conscious on their devices this makes a great choice for a Reddit app.
Pro Simple navigation
Scrolling and swiping actions make for an intuitive interface that is easy to control.
Pro Open Source
RedReader is completely open source meaning the code is available for anyone to look at or use. It's a completely open environment for understanding the app if one is so inclined.
Pro Clean UI
The user interface is simple in its layout making it easy to read and use.
Pro Truly Ad-free
No ads, open-source.
Pro Anyone can post
Cons
Con Minimal UI
This is a pro and a con. I love the simplicity but it is lacking some QOL features.
Con Ugly
Con Does not start gif/video with muted audio
Con Self-censored
In a way because social platforms show you what seems most relevant to you, you may end up not seeing things that are important; a kind of self-censoring.
Con Actively repress 1st amendment rights of americans despite being an american company
Violations of our highest laws is not acceptable behavior.
Con Known cases of censoring
Facebook had cases of censoring content, pro Conservative US party for example.
Con Will censor and ban you if you post anything that goes against government approved narrative
Even if you are posting truth and facts.
