While Apollo and other Reddit clients shut down, Narwhal will live on with new subscription pricing

In a surprising turn of events, narwhal, a popular Reddit client for iOS, has announced that it will be able to continue operating despite Reddit's new API charging policy. While other Reddit clients like Apollo and others have announced their shut-down, Narwhal's developer Rick Harrison has stated that the app will remain active.

In a Reddit post, Harrison explained that over the next few months, he will be adding subscriptions to Narwhal 2 in order to cover the cost of using the Reddit API. The subscription is expected to start in the range of $4-$7 but may change based on the app's usage to cover the costs effectively.

In a previous update, Harrison revealed that using the Reddit API would cost him between $1 and $2 million a year, a figure that Narwhal does not currently generate. However, with the introduction of subscriptions, Narwhal will be able to continue providing its users with the Reddit client experience they know and love.

Narwhal's ability to adapt to Reddit's new API charging policy sets it apart from other Reddit clients and demonstrates the developer's commitment to keeping the app alive. Users can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Narwhal will continue to operate and provide them with a seamless Reddit browsing experience on iOS.