# Forth vs Current

The clearest difference is price: Forth at Free against Current's $9.99. Forth also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Current's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Forth is free to download; Current costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Current holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Current has 111 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Forth's written reviews are positive against 68% of Current's.

Forth ships an update every 3 weeks, Current every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forth | Current |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forth-news-from-the-source/id1530472585/reviews) | **[4.5 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-rss-feed-reader/id6758530974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 44 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nillium, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530472587) | [Jupiter Interactive Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/526857550) |

## What reviewers say

### Forth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forth-news-from-the-source/id1530472585)

This app delivers news directly from primary sources, using AI to group and summarize updates. It provides unfiltered information, similar to what journalists receive, with the addition of select original reporting.

**Highlights:** AI-powered story grouping, Automated summarization, Direct primary source access, Urgency determination, Original reporting inclusion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Current

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-rss-feed-reader/id6758530974)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forth free?

Forth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Current free?

Current costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Forth or Current?

Current is rated higher. Forth averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Current averages 4.5 from 111 ratings.

### Do Forth or Current have ads?

Forth shows ads; Current does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forth or Current?

Forth ships an update every 3 weeks, and Current every 3 days. Most recently, Forth was updated on September 6, 2026 and Current on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*