Comparison

RSS Reader vs CurrentRSS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RSS Reader

Features
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Zers is a simple and powerful RSS reader that helps you stay up to date without distractions. Follow your favorite feeds, read articles in a clean format, and focus on the content that mattersβ€”without ads, banners, or clutter. Instead of manually saving links, Zers automatically brings new articles from your RSS feeds and turns them into a calm, readable experience you can enjoy anytime. Key Features: - RSS Feed Reader: Add your favorite RSS feeds and get new articles delivered automatically. - Background Refresh & Notifications: Stay informed with background updates and notifications when new articles are available. - Folders & Organization: Organize feeds into folders to keep everything structured and easy to find. - Clean Reading View: Articles are displayed in a distraction-free layout for comfortable reading. - Customize Your Reading Experience: Adjust font style and size to match your preferences. - Offline Reading: Articles are saved on your device so you can read them without an internet connection. - Search Within Articles: Quickly search through article content to find what you need. - Text Highlight & Notes: Highlight important sections and add optional notes for later reference. - Listen to Articles: Let Zers read articles aloud using natural-sounding voices. - Dark Mode Support: Read comfortably at night or in low-light environments. - Home Screen Widgets: Keep track of unread articles and reading progress at a glance. - iCloud Sync: Your feeds and articles stay in sync across all your devices. - Shortcuts Integration: Use Siri Shortcuts to build powerful reading workflows. Zers lets you experience all features for free, with up to 3 RSS feeds. If you follow more sources, upgrading unlocks unlimited feeds while keeping the same simple and private experience. Zers is built for readers who want to stay informed without noise. Follow your feeds, read offline, and enjoy a calm way to keep up with the web. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CurrentRSS

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**Current β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” just the information you chose to follow, presented beautifully and delivered fast.

Screenshots

RSS Reader4 screens
CurrentRSS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RSS Reader at 18.0 against CurrentRSS's 26.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RSS Reader versus CurrentRSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS ReaderCurrentRSS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoxfortMobileATLE SUNDLING

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RSS Reader

Subscriptions5
  • Zers Premium Monthly$2.001 Month
  • Zers Premium Weekly$2.007 Days
  • Zers Premium Weekly 2$3.997 Days
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  • Zers Premium Yearly$8.001 Year
  • Zers Premium Yearly 2$12.001 Year
One-time2
  • Zers Premium Lifetime$12.00
  • Zers Premium Lifetime 2$20.00
3 purchases

CurrentRSS

Subscriptions2
  • CurrentRSS Monthly$2.991 Month
  • CurrentRSS Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • CurrentRSS Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CurrentRSS free?
CurrentRSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RSS Reader or CurrentRSS have ads?
Neither RSS Reader nor CurrentRSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS Reader or CurrentRSS?
RSS Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and CurrentRSS every 2 weeks. Most recently, RSS Reader was updated on October 7, 2026 and CurrentRSS on October 10, 2026.

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