Reddit API Access Has Become a Gate That Opens for Workflows but Not for Developers

Reddit's API access has bifurcated into two completely different developer experiences. Automation developers describe a straightforward process: n8n-based workflows that pull subreddit trends and drop them into Google Sheets encounter no access barrier ^[4]. The API is fast, reliable, and accepts the use case without question. Individual developers seeking to build personal clients, experiment, or deploy readers for themselves are hitting a wall. One developer reported receiving rejection without explanation while trying to get API access for an iOS app built for themselves and their partner ^[2]. A first-time programmer…