When comparing RedReader vs Plume, the Slant community recommends RedReader for most people. In the question“What are the best Android apps?” RedReader is ranked 16th while Plume is ranked 28th. 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.
Specs
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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 Multiple account support
Allows easy switching of accounts withing the app.
Pro Color-coding
Allows color-coded lists and users.
Pro Mute functions
Hides a persons tweets from timeline without unfollowing them. Can also mute words and applications.
Pro In-app browser
Plume has a built-in browser so you can view linked content without having to leave the application.
Pro Real-time notifications
At the expense of more battery consumption you can tell Plume to "livestream" updates so you get notifications of events as they happen.
Pro Photo & video previews in timeline
Embeds photo and video previews in timeline.
Pro Multiple picture host support
You can upload your picture to a selection of hosts. Among them Twitpic, Plixi, Posterous, and MyPict.me.
Pro In-line image viewer
Embeds images in timeline.
Pro Tablet support
Same application works on phones and tablets.
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 Plagued with bugs around posting and retweeting
Con Intrusive ads
You can also pay $4.99 for Plume Premium that removes the ads.