Current vs Current
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Current
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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
Current
This app helps you understand your nervous system by logging how you feel throughout the day. It provides insights into your patterns and triggers, with a focus on quick check-ins via home screen widgets. Enjoy a guilt-free experience with no streaks or mandatory journaling.
- One-tap widget check-ins
- Home screen widgets
- Check-in history
- Pattern insights
- Optional reminders
- No streaks or guilt
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current helps you notice how your nervous system actually feels. tap the widget, log where you're at, move on. check in a few times and start finding your patterns: when you crash, when you feel most like yourself, what throws you off week to week. no streaks. no journaling. no guilt if you miss a day. the widget is the whole point. current lives on your home screen so logging takes one tap. what you get - small and medium home screen widgets - full check-in history grouped by day - pattern insights based on your check-ins - optional reminders, morning, afternoon, or evening 7-day free trial on annual plans. cancel anytime. terms of use: https://transcendfrontiers.com/apps/current/terms/ privacy policy: https://transcendfrontiers.com/apps/current/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Current at 17.0 against Current's 26.1. On price, ads, 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. Current sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Current sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Current | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shiyuan Zhang | Transcend Frontiers |
In-app purchases
Current
- Current Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Current Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Current
- Current: Nervous System Log$6.991 Month
- Current: Nervous System Log7 Days trial$39.991 Year







