Third-party Reddit clients to shut down on June 30th due to new API charging policy

Reddit's new API charging policy has caused a stir among third-party clients, with some announcing their closure in response. Apollo, Sync for reddit, and rif is fun are among the clients that have announced their shutdown, citing Reddit's recent decisions and actions as the cause.

Apollo's developer announced the closure of the client on June 30th in a tweet, saying that Reddit's actions had made it impossible for Apollo to continue. In response to Reddit's API changes and their hostile treatment of developers, two other Reddit mobile clients – Sync and Reddit is Fun – have also announced their closure on the same day.

On Reddit, Apollo's developer explained that the sudden change from a free API to incurring massive costs was not economically feasible. With only 30 days to migrate users, create plans, test, and get through app review, it was much cheaper to just shut down the app.

The closure of these third-party clients has caused concern among Reddit users, who prefer the clients' interface and features over Reddit's official app. Some have criticized Reddit for its decision, saying that it will harm the user experience on the platform, as well as the accessibility.

Reddit's new API charging policy requires third-party clients to pay for access to the API, which could result in higher costs for users. The move has been met with criticism from developers and users alike, with some calling for Reddit to reconsider its decision. In the meantime, you can also look at some Reddit's alternatives, if you're planning on leaving the platform after June 30th.