# Current vs WIRED

The clearest difference is price: WIRED at Free against Current's $9.99. WIRED also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Current's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#6 vs #58). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WIRED is free to download; Current costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Current | WIRED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-rss-feed-reader/id6758530974/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **111** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #58 |
| Size | 46 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jupiter Interactive Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/526857550) | [Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289380416) |

## What reviewers say

### Current

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

**Currently charting:** #6 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


### WIRED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wired/id6760543647)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · News (US App Store)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Current free?

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

### Is WIRED free?

WIRED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Current or WIRED have ads?

WIRED shows ads; Current does not.

### Which is more popular, Current or WIRED?

Current currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and WIRED at #58. 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.*