Comparison

Current vs Action Board

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

Head to head
About

Current

This app offers daily wisdom and reflections inspired by Eastern philosophy to help users navigate modern life with intention. It provides curated quotes, short breathing exercises, and guided reflections for clarity and grounding.

Highlights
  • Daily curated quotes with modern interpretations
  • Short breathing exercises for grounding
  • Personalized guided reflections
  • Minimalist aesthetic for a calm experience
  • Inspired by ancient Eastern philosophy
Features
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Current reimagines Eastern Philosophy for modern life by combining ancient wisdom with personalized reflection to help you navigate the world with intention. Inspired by the deep wells of Eastern philosophy, we’ve translated ancient truths into a modern practice for everyday life. There is no archaic language and no barrier to entry, only wisdom amidst a chaotic world. Why Current? In Eastern philosophy, water is the ultimate teacher. It does not fight the rock; it flows around it. Current helps you do the same. It is a fluid approach to building discipline through gentleness, confidence through awareness, and finding meaning through alignment. What will you get from Current? -Daily Wisdom Start your day with perspective instead of pings. Receive a curated quote from Eastern philosophy paired with a deep-dive modern interpretation to help you stay grounded as the day moves. -Micro-Grounding Pause and return to yourself in under 90 seconds. These short breathing exercises and affirmations are designed to pull you back into the present moment when the world feels too loud. -Personalized Reflections A fresh and aesthetic reimagining of the ancient Book of Changes (I Ching). Use intuitive, guided reflections to find clarity in specific areas of your life such as Growth, Clarity, and Connection. A Space to Breathe Current is a space to breathe, slow down, and discover yourself. The app features a minimalist aesthetic designed to quiet the mental noise the moment you open it. There is no clutter and no distraction, creating a true sanctuary to simply be. Move at your own pace. Stay in the current. Need help? Email us: hicurrentapp@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Current-App-Privacy-Policy-2f1ecb052c88801ab25bd3fb02550713 Terms of Service: https://www.notion.so/Current-App-Terms-of-Service-2f1ecb052c88803fa28edf90e8358c65

About

Action Board

Features
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Stop waiting for the right moment. Your goals deserve a plan, and a home. Action Board is the vision board and daily journal app built for those who don't just dream - they execute. THIS IS FOR YOU IF: - You have big goals but no system to hold them. - You start journals and abandon them after three days. - You want something that actually feels like you - not another productivity spreadsheet. ONE-TIME PURCHASE - $39.99 No subscriptions. No monthly bills. Pay once, use forever. BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE Build stunning vision boards with your own photos and curated images. Add intentions, affirmations, and goals to each board. JOURNAL WITH INTENTION, EVERY DAY Daily journal keeps you coming back. Reflect, release, and reset at your own pace. A LIBRARY THAT INSPIRES Curated quotes and resources at your fingertips. Save your favorite podcasts and inspirations. PLAN. ACT. ACHIEVE. Turn vision into action with goal tracking and daily planning. See your progress over time and celebrate every win. BUILT TO BE BEAUTIFUL Deep burgundy and warm cream - a dark academia aesthetic you'll love. Elegant typography that feels like your most luxurious planner. FREE FOREVER includes: - 1 vision board (up to 10 items) - 1 journal page per day (up to 500 characters) - 5 saved podcasts - 1 action plan (up to 5 tasks) - All core features LIFETIME PRO ($39.99 one-time): - Unlimited vision boards and items - Unlimited journal pages with photos - Unlimited saved resources - Unlimited action plans and tasks - All current and future features - No subscriptions, ever WHY LIFETIME? Because you shouldn't have to pay every month to plan your life. One payment. All features. Forever. Built by an indie developer with love. No ads. No data selling. Just a beautiful tool to help you live intentionally. Privacy Policy: https://paper-and-plan.lovable.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://paper-and-plan.lovable.app/terms-of-use Support: actionboard.app@gmail.com

Screenshots

Current4 screens
Action Board4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Action Board at 3 against Current's 1. Action Board also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Current sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Action Board sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Current versus Action Board: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrentAction Board
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShiyuan ZhangMichal Topchiashvili

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Current

Subscriptions2
  • Current Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Current Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Action Board

One-time1
  • Action Board Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Current free?
Current is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Action Board free?
Action Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Current or Action Board have ads?
Neither Current nor Action Board shows ads.

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