Apollo for Reddit might shut down soon…

Apollo for Reddit might shut down soon due to new Reddit API pricing. According to the founder of Apollo, one of the most popular clients for Reddit, the new pricing will require an app like Apollo to pay $20 million per year to continue to use its API. This change in API pricing is similar to Twitter's, as per MoreLangC's post on Reddit.

For many users, Apollo offers a much better interface than the standard Reddit app. So, this news of the possible shutdown has sparked concerns among users who will have to switch to other Reddit clients.

In the post, it was mentioned that Apollo made seven billion requests last month, which would translate to about $1.7 million per month and $20 million per year. Even if they choose to keep only subscription users, an average Apollo user uses 344 requests per day, which would cost $2.54 a month. It's more than double the current subscription cost, making it a difficult decision for the company.

Either Apollo will become super expensive, or the app will just shut down, as per the founder. The team is exploring several options like funding, but it remains to be seen how things will pan out.

In conclusion, this news is a significant setback for Apollo's users who have to look for alternative clients. It is another reminder of the ever-changing nature of the tech industry, where companies need to adapt to changing times or face the prospect of shutting down.