# Reeder. vs Current

The clearest difference is price: Reeder. at Free against Current's $9.99. Reeder. also leads on ratings volume (879 vs 111). Current's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Reeder. is free to download; Current costs $9.99 up front. Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Current asks for nothing beyond the download.

Current holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 879 ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Reeder.'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Current's.

Reeder. ships an update every 3 weeks, Current every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reeder. | Current |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews) | **[4.5 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-rss-feed-reader/id6758530974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **879** | 111 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 29 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) | [Jupiter Interactive Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/526857550) |

## What reviewers say

### Reeder.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485)

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Sync your progress across devices and share curated content with others. Organize saved links and create custom views with powerful filters.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for all content, Cross-device syncing via iCloud, Shareable feeds from tags, Customizable filters for timelines, Save and organize links, Integrates videos, podcasts, and social media

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $10.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Beautiful reading experience
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 💡 Innovative all-in-one concept
- 👍 Sleek and polished UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacking read/unread indicators
- 🐛 Inconsistent video/audio playback
- 🐛 Cluttered feed with replies
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and organize feeds
- 🐛 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds failing to import or sync correctly
- Inconsistent timeline ordering and display
- Podcast and video playback issues
- Crashes and stability problems

**Requested features**

- Add read/unread status indicators
- Improve feed organization with folders
- Provide more customization options for layout and typography
- Integrate with third-party RSS services
- Introduce keyboard shortcuts for common actions


### Current

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

**Currently charting:** #13 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 Reeder. free?

Reeder. 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, Reeder. or Current?

Current is rated higher. Reeder. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 879 ratings, while Current averages 4.5 from 111 ratings.

### Do Reeder. or Current have ads?

Neither Reeder. nor Current shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reeder. or Current?

Reeder. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Current every 3 days. Most recently, Reeder. was updated on October 2, 2026 and Current on October 2, 2026.

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