SwipeFeed vs CurrentRSS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwipeFeed
This app provides concise summaries of articles, research papers, and books, allowing users to stay informed quickly. It filters information overload by offering bite-sized content that can be consumed in under a minute, with links to original sources for deeper dives.
- Concise article summaries
- Links to original sources
- Vertical swipe interface
- Save content for later
- Credible source information
- Ad-free Pro subscription option
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SwipeFeed: The Smart Way to Stay Curious Great ideas shouldn't require a three-hour commitment. We turn articles, research papers, books, and long-form journalism into bite-sized summaries that actually make sense. You want to know what's interesting in the world. You want to understand the big ideas people are talking about. You just don't have unlimited time to wade through everything. That's the gap we fill. What You're Getting Quick Hits on Real Content - We find the articles, research, and books worth your attention, then distill them into summaries you can finish in under a minute. Every summary links back to the original so you can read the whole thing when something hooks you. Content That Doesn't Waste Your Time - Vertical swipes, clean design, zero clutter. Each piece tells you what you need to know without the fluff. If you want more context, the full source is one tap away. Save for Later - Found something worth coming back to? Save it. Perfect for when you actually have fifteen minutes and want to dig into that psychology study or long-form piece that caught your eye. Know Your Sources - Every summary shows where it came from. We work with credible publishers and respected sources because your time is too valuable for garbage content. How This Actually Works SwipeFeed isn't trying to replace reading. We're making good content accessible when you have two minutes instead of two hours. Consider us the filter between you and information overload. This works for people who want to stay sharp without sacrificing everything else in their lives. Get your daily digest of what's worth knowing, bookmark the deep dives for later, and feel confident you're not missing the conversations that matter. Download SwipeFeed and bridge the gap between wanting to stay informed and actually having time to live your life. Unlimited swipes available for free, with feature upgrades in the Pro subscription. By downloading this app, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CurrentRSS
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**Current — Intelligence Reader** Current is a fast, focused RSS reader built for people who care about what they read. Subscribe to any website, blog, or publication and read everything in one clean, distraction-free place — without algorithms deciding what matters. **Smart Folders** Build living collections that update automatically. Filter by keyword, author, tag, relevance score, or date range. Today's Briefing and Priority are built in from day one — or create your own from scratch. **Automation Rules** Set rules that work in the background. Auto-tag articles, mute topics you're tired of, highlight breaking news, and get notified only when something genuinely matters. **AI-Powered Summaries** Every article comes with an instant summary so you can decide in seconds whether it's worth your full attention. Supports Apple Intelligence for on-device processing. **Highlights & Notes** Mark passages that matter. Add notes, revisit your highlights, and build a personal knowledge base from everything you read. **Built-in Ad & Tracker Blocking** Articles load clean. No pop-ups, no auto-playing videos, no tracking scripts — just the content you came for. **Offline Reading** Save articles before you travel. Everything you need, available without a connection. **iCloud Sync** Your feeds, folders, rules, and highlights follow you across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — automatically. **Reading Analytics** See how much you've read, which sources you return to most, and how your reading habits evolve over time. --- Current is built for curious readers who want to stay informed without being overwhelmed. No social features. No engagement metrics. No noise — just the information you chose to follow, presented beautifully and delivered fast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CurrentRSS at none against SwipeFeed's shown. SwipeFeed's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. SwipeFeed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CurrentRSS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SwipeFeed ships an update every 11 days, CurrentRSS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwipeFeed | CurrentRSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SwipeFeed LLC | ATLE SUNDLING |
In-app purchases
SwipeFeed
- SwipeFeed Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- SwipeFeed Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- SwipeFeed Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
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- SwipeFeed Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
CurrentRSS
- CurrentRSS Monthly$2.991 Month
- CurrentRSS Yearly$19.991 Year
- CurrentRSS Lifetime$49.99









