The Best Apple Subreddits in 2026

Apple's Reddit communities are huge and product-specific. Whether you want rumors, troubleshooting, or automation tips, there's a dedicated subreddit for it.

These are the best Apple subreddits in 2026.

Published . Member counts are approximate; activity checked September 25, 2026.

The best apple subreddits

  1. 1
    r/apple6M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Apple news

    News, rumors, and discussion about Apple and its products.

  2. 2
    r/iphone4M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: iPhone owners

    iPhone discussion, setups, and help.

  3. 3
    r/mac2.9M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Mac users

    Mac hardware, software, and buying advice.

  4. 4
    r/ipad460K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: iPad

    iPad workflows, apps, and accessories.

  5. 5
    r/AppleWatch920K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Apple Watch

    Watch faces, fitness tracking, and bands.

  6. 6
    r/airpods1.1M+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: AirPods

    AirPods help and comparisons.

  7. 7
    r/MacOS410K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: macOS software

    macOS tips, apps, and troubleshooting.

  8. 8
    r/ios535K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: iOS software

    iOS features, betas, and bugs.

  9. 9
    r/applehelp180K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Troubleshooting

    Help for any Apple device problem.

  10. 10
    r/shortcuts445K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Automation

    Apple Shortcuts automations and help.

  11. 11
    r/iOSProgramming155K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: iOS developers

    Swift, SwiftUI, and App Store development.

  12. 12
    r/VisionPro86K+ membersVery active · 100+ posts/monthStats →

    Best for: Apple Vision Pro

    Vision Pro apps and experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Apple subreddit?

r/apple for news and r/applehelp for troubleshooting. Each major product also has a dedicated community.

Where can I get help with my iPhone?

r/applehelp and r/iphone both help with iPhone problems.

Is there a subreddit for Apple Shortcuts?

Yes, r/shortcuts is dedicated to Apple's automation app.

Can I take over an abandoned Apple subreddit?

Yes. Subreddits for older Apple products and apps often lose their moderators. If all human mods have been inactive for 60+ days, you can request one via r/redditrequest. DeadSubs finds them.

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