# Current vs Ember Feed

The clearest difference is rating: Ember Feed at 5.0 against Current's 4.5. Ember Feed also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and price ($5.99 vs $9.99). Current's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 1) and chart position (#20 vs #139). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Current costs $9.99 and Ember Feed $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ember Feed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Current has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Current's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ember Feed's.

Current ships an update every 3 days, Ember Feed every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Current | Ember Feed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-rss-feed-reader/id6758530974/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-feed/id6759211455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #139 |
| Size | 46 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jupiter Interactive Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/526857550) | [Lawrence Gimenez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496108504) |

## What reviewers say

### Current

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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


### Ember Feed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-feed/id6759211455)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

A beautiful and calm RSS reader designed for focus and clarity. Organize your chosen content with custom themes, fonts, and folders. Syncs seamlessly across devices and offers offline reading.

**Highlights:** Customizable themes and fonts, Folder organization for feeds, iCloud sync across devices, Offline article caching, OPML import/export, Mark articles as read/unread, Save articles for later

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Current free?

Current costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ember Feed free?

Ember Feed costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Current or Ember Feed?

Ember Feed is rated higher. Current averages 4.5 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Ember Feed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Current or Ember Feed have ads?

Neither Current nor Ember Feed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Current or Ember Feed?

Current ships an update every 3 days, and Ember Feed every 6 days. Most recently, Current was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ember Feed on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Current or Ember Feed?

Current currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Ember Feed at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*