# ReadKit vs Current

The clearest difference is price: ReadKit at Free against Current's $9.99. ReadKit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Current's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ReadKit is free to download; Current costs $9.99 up front. ReadKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Current asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ReadKit against 4.5 for Current. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 111 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of ReadKit's written reviews are positive against 68% of Current's.

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, Current every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadKit | Current |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews) | **[4.5 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-rss-feed-reader/id6758530974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 111 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 30 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) | [Jupiter Interactive Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/526857550) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039)

This app consolidates your favorite news, articles, and feeds into a single, distraction-free reading hub. Save articles to read later, organize content with smart folders, and enjoy offline access. Customize your reading experience with themes and gestures.

**Highlights:** All-in-one reading hub, Cross-platform support, Flexible syncing options, Advanced organization with smart folders, Offline article access, Enhanced reader mode, Customizable interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime macOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime iOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Universal | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning modern design with excellent customization options
- 📱 Great iOS platform citizen with robust state restoration
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance across devices
- ✨ Apple Intelligence AI summary feature implementation
- 🔄 Excellent gesture controls and natural navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent toolbars that cannot be hidden in reading view
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync functionality across devices
- 💾 No iCloud sync support for local feeds
- 🔒 OPML import/export locked behind paywall
- 📊 Mac version feels like iPad port, not native macOS app

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent toolbars blocking distraction-free reading
- Background refresh not working reliably
- Wallabag sync errors and failures
- App crashes when integrating multiple services
- Reading articles not marking as read automatically

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync support for feeds and data
- Raindrop read-later service integration
- Sepia background option for light mode
- Widgets support
- Automatic reader view option


### 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 ReadKit free?

ReadKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Current free?

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

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

Current is rated higher. ReadKit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Current averages 4.5 from 111 ratings.

### Do ReadKit or Current have ads?

Neither ReadKit nor Current shows ads.

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

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Current every 3 days. Most recently, ReadKit was updated on September 29, 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.*