Comparison

Current Archaeology vs Numismatic News

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Current Archaeology

Access 50 years of British archaeological research with this digital magazine. Explore discoveries from prehistory to modern times, read opinion pieces, and find book and museum reviews. Sync back issues for offline reading.

Highlights
  • 50 years of archaeological research
  • Monthly issues from archaeologists
  • Covers all historical periods
  • Opinion pieces and debates
  • Book and museum reviews
  • Offline reading of back issues
  • Searchable archive
Features
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Discover everything you need to know about archaeology in Britain with Current Archaeology, the UK's favourite archaeology magazine. A digital subscription to Current Archaeology magazine gives you access to 50 years of the latest ground-breaking archaeological research, at home or on the move, at any time of day or night. Every month you will hear directly from the archaeologists themselves, so you get the full story: why the excavators went there, how they made their discoveries, what they found, why it's important, and, of course, what it all means. But don't take our word for it – through the informative photographs and stunning aerial images you can see the archaeology for yourself. Explore the archaeology of all periods – from Prehistory and ancient human origins, Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain, and the Middle Ages right through to modern times – Current Archaeology covers it all. Lively opinion pieces keep you informed on all the debates currently taking place within archaeology – and why they matter. Discover the best books to read and which museums you should visit with our discerning review section, and never miss an event with our monthly listings page. During your subscription you can sync back issues to your device. These will remain in place if your subscription expires, unless your device removes them (for example when running low on disk space). Re-downloading issues requires a current subscription. • Swipe or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page. • Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages. • Pinch or double-tap pages to zoom. • Switch between single or double-page view. • Search the current issue or the archive. • Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps. • Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article. • Sync back issues to your device for offline reading (requires wi-fi). • Network connection required otherwise. • Bookmark favourite pages or search results to read later. • If your institution has a magazine subscription, you can access it directly from within your registered IP range. Subscribers will receive new issues automatically. Subscriptions are available within the app at the following prices: Monthly £4.49 Annual £54.99 In addition, please note the following standard features of auto-renewable iTunes subscriptions: • Your payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can find our privacy policy here: https://exacteditions.com/about/privacy and our terms of service here: https://exacteditions.com/about/tos

About

Numismatic News

Stay informed about the coin collecting world with this publication. Access industry news, market trends, expert advice, and fascinating facts about rare coins. Get digital editions through subscriptions or single issue purchases.

Highlights
  • Coin collecting industry news
  • Market trend reports
  • Valuable coin facts
  • Expert advice
  • Digital editions
  • Automatic new issue delivery
Features
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Every issue of Numismatic News brings you vital information about coin collecting. From the latest industry news to fascinating facts about rare and valuable coins, the industry's No. 1 coin publication helps you stay current. Features reports on market trends, prices and presents practical advice from experts in the field. Download our app for free, and get access to your digital editions via a purchase. Available subscription: • 1 Year Subscription for US $24.99 Or single issues can be purchased for US $2.99 By subscribing, you’ll never miss an issue and each new issue will automatically be available for download to your device as soon as it is released. Please note the following: • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter • The subscription will include the current issue and subsequently published future issues. The subscription will still include the current issue even if that issue has been purchased separately. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase You can find our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use here: Terms of Use: https://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/

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Current Archaeology4 screens
Numismatic News4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Numismatic News at free with in-app purchases against Current Archaeology's subscription. Numismatic News also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). Current Archaeology's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Current Archaeology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Numismatic News sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Current Archaeology holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numismatic News has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Current Archaeology ships an update every 8 months, Numismatic News every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Current Archaeology versus Numismatic News: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrent ArchaeologyNumismatic News
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (19 ratings)
Number of ratings119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Past LimitedActive Interest Media, Inc

Customer experience

Current Archaeology

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Numismatic News

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Current Archaeology

Subscriptions2
  • Current Archaeology Monthly Subscription$5.491 Month
  • Current Archaeology Annual Subscription$58.991 Year
24 purchases

Numismatic News

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year$24.991 Year
One-time23
  • 21-Apr-26$2.99
  • 14-Apr-26$2.99
  • 13-Jan-26$2.99
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  • 28-Apr-26$2.99
  • 3-Feb-26$2.99
  • January 27 ,2026$2.99
  • October 7, 2025$2.99
  • December 30, 2025$2.99
  • July 29, 2025$2.99
  • August 19, 2025$2.99
  • November 25, 2025$2.99
  • October 21, 2025$2.99
  • October 28, 2025$2.99
  • November 4, 2025$2.99
  • November 19, 2024$2.99
  • November 26, 2024$2.99
  • October 8, 2024$2.99
  • October 29, 2024$2.99
  • July 30, 2024$2.99
  • August 6, 2024$2.99
  • September 24, 2024$2.99
  • August 27, 2024$2.99
  • December 10, 2024$2.99

Questions

Is Current Archaeology free?
Current Archaeology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Numismatic News free?
Numismatic News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Current Archaeology or Numismatic News?
Current Archaeology is rated higher. Current Archaeology averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Numismatic News averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Current Archaeology or Numismatic News have ads?
Neither Current Archaeology nor Numismatic News shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Current Archaeology or Numismatic News?
Current Archaeology ships an update every 8 months, and Numismatic News every 4 months. Most recently, Current Archaeology was updated on October 13, 2026 and Numismatic News on October 24, 2026.

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