Comparison

USA Headlines vs Current

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

Head to head
About

USA Headlines

Features
Currently charting
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Headlines from the main newspapers perfectly combined into an easy, clean and robust reader. Low data usage so you do not have to worry about consuming your data plan. Avoid popups, banners, annoying ads and malware. Apple certified with best security standards to protect your reading.

About

Current

This app offers a peaceful way to consume RSS feeds without the pressure of unread counts or overdue articles. It prioritizes a calm, unhurried reading experience with beautiful typography and intuitive navigation. Sync with various providers or use local feeds for a personalized content stream.

Highlights
  • No unread counts or badges
  • Calm and unhurried design
  • Beautiful article presentation
  • Support for multiple sync providers
  • Full-text article extraction
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Features
Currently charting
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Current is an RSS reader built on a simple idea: your feed should never make you feel behind. There are no unread counts. No red badges. No number climbing while you sleep, silently tallying everything you haven't read. Current shows you what's new right now, and that's it. Nothing is owed. Nothing is overdue. You open it when you want to read, and whatever's there is what's there. The design is intentional. Every screen, every interaction, every animation was built to feel calm and unhurried. Articles are presented beautifully with clean typography and generous whitespace. Navigation is fluid and intuitive. The app gets out of the way and lets you focus on what matters: the writing. Current supports multiple sync providers so you can bring your existing subscriptions: - Feedbin - Inoreader - MiniFlux - FreshRSS - The Old Reader - NewsBlur - Local RSS (on-device, no account needed) Features: - Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Beautiful article reader with smart formatting - Full-text article extraction - Light and dark themes - Background refresh - OPML import and export - Share extension - Keyboard shortcuts on iPad and Mac - iCloud sync for local feeds Current is a one-time purchase. No subscription. No ads. No tracking. Just an app you buy once and own forever. Built by an indie developer who wanted to love RSS again.

Screenshots

USA Headlines4 screens
Current4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Current at every 3 days against USA Headlines's every 19 months. Current also leads on chart position (#17 vs #110). USA Headlines's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On 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

USA Headlines costs $7.99 and Current $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USA Headlines ships an update every 19 months, Current every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
USA Headlines versus Current: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSA HeadlinesCurrent
Price$7.99 — better$9.99
Rating—4.5 (111 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank#110#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose LealJupiter Interactive Group LLC

In-app purchases

None

USA Headlines

No in-app purchases

None

Current

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USA Headlines free?
USA Headlines costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Current free?
Current costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do USA Headlines or Current have ads?
Neither USA Headlines nor Current shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USA Headlines or Current?
USA Headlines ships an update every 19 months, and Current every 3 days. Most recently, USA Headlines was updated on September 27, 2026 and Current on October 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, USA Headlines or Current?
USA Headlines currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Current at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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