# Forbes Africa vs Current Archaeology

The clearest difference is rating: Current Archaeology at 5.0 against Forbes Africa's 4.1. Forbes Africa's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forbes Africa sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 6 months and Current Archaeology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Current Archaeology holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forbes Africa has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Forbes Africa ships an update every 5 months, Current Archaeology every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forbes Africa | Current Archaeology |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbes-africa/id599493230/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-archaeology/id1160193717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [The Past Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564439521) |

## What reviewers say

### Forbes Africa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbes-africa/id599493230)

This app offers in-depth business and economic insights focused on Africa. It provides engaging stories and analysis from a unique African perspective, helping readers understand global and domestic issues.

**Highlights:** In-depth business analysis, African perspective on global issues, Engaging stories, Magazine subscriptions, Automatic renewal management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forbes Africa | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Forbes Africa 50 | $15.99 | per year |
| Forbes Africa | $19.99 | per year |
| Forbes Africa May - 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forbes Africa February 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forbes Africa - April 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forbes Africa July 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forbes Africa February 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forbes Africa April 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forbes Africa April 2015 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Current Archaeology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-archaeology/id1160193717)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Current Archaeology Monthly Subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| Current Archaeology Annual Subscription | $58.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forbes Africa free?

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

### Is Current Archaeology free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forbes Africa or Current Archaeology?

Current Archaeology is rated higher. Forbes Africa averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Current Archaeology averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Forbes Africa or Current Archaeology have ads?

Neither Forbes Africa nor Current Archaeology shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forbes Africa or Current Archaeology?

Forbes Africa ships an update every 5 months, and Current Archaeology every 8 months. Most recently, Forbes Africa was updated on September 14, 2026 and Current Archaeology on September 5, 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.*