814 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 26 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (78%).
r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Traffic & Engagement r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Most Active Times When r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Is Most Active
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r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Flair Performance r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 518 (80.8%) | 2 |
| Question | 53 (8.3%) | 3 |
| Mac | 31 (4.8%) | 1 |
| iPad | 22 (3.4%) | 1 |
| URGENT | 7 (1.1%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 6 (0.9%) | 1 |
| Apple Watch | 4 (0.6%) | 2 |
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r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| iphone | 557 (68.4%) | 3 | 7 |
| pro | 404 (49.6%) | 2 | 8 |
| max | 141 (17.3%) | 2 | 7 |
| buy | 139 (17.1%) | 2 | 8 |
| wait | 90 (11.1%) | 3 | 12 |
| upgrade | 61 (7.5%) | 3 | 7 |
| phone | 46 (5.7%) | 2 | 5 |
| worth | 42 (5.2%) | 5 | 11 |
| base | 40 (4.9%) | 3 | 8 |
| price | 40 (4.9%) | 4 | 9 |
r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Is it worth buying the iPhone 17 now or waiting till September?
Is it worth buying the iPhone 17/17 Pro Max at this point?
13 Pro Max owners who finally upgraded was it actually worth it?
Any chance the base iPhone 17 will get a price drop once the 18 is released? Or should I pull the trigger and get it now?
iPhone 17 and price rumors, when is the best time to buy?
Should I get the iPhone 18 pro or should I wait extra years for iPhone 30th anniversary?
Upgrading from a dead iPhone 8. Should I get the 16 Pro, 16e, or 17?
17 pro vs 18 pro
wait for iphone 18 or buy 17
is the iphone 17 worth buying now?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is it worth buying the iPhone 17 now or waiting till September? | 34 | 52 | text | Aug 7 |
| Is it worth buying the iPhone 17/17 Pro Max at this point? | 27 | 31 | text | Aug 3 |
| 13 Pro Max owners who finally upgraded was it actually worth it? | 26 | 44 | text | Aug 28 |
| Any chance the base iPhone 17 will get a price drop once the 18 is released? Or should I pull the trigger and get it now? | 23 | 41 | text | Aug 27 |
| iPhone 17 and price rumors, when is the best time to buy? | 22 | 37 | text | Aug 4 |
| Should I get the iPhone 18 pro or should I wait extra years for iPhone 30th anniversary? | 19 | 29 | text | Aug 31 |
| Upgrading from a dead iPhone 8. Should I get the 16 Pro, 16e, or 17? | 16 | 30 | text | Aug 2 |
| 17 pro vs 18 pro | 14 | 26 | image | Aug 11 |
| wait for iphone 18 or buy 17 | 14 | 36 | text | Aug 21 |
| is the iphone 17 worth buying now? | 14 | 48 | text | Aug 10 |
r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Audience Overlap r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy
What's the best time to post on r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy?
Based on posting volume, r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy is most active on Sundays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy?
r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy averages 26 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy get?
Posts on r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy get most?
On r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy, most posts are text posts (78%)