# Current - RSS Feed Reader

> Calm, minimal news reading

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758530974](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758530974)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6758530974`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jupiter Interactive Group LLC
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (111 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.15
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2026-02-17
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/current-rss-feed-reader/id6758530974)
- **Website:** [https://www.currentreader.app](https://www.currentreader.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.currentreader.app/privacy](https://www.currentreader.app/privacy)

## Description

Current is a calm, minimalist RSS reader built to let you read on your terms. It removes unread badges and distractions, showing you what's new now with generous whitespace and thoughtful typography.

It supports multiple sync providers (Feedbin, Inoreader, MiniFlux, FreshRSS, The Old Reader, NewsBlur, Local RSS on-device), OPML import/export, iCloud sync for local feeds, and a universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It’s a one-time purchase with no ads or tracking.

## Rankings

- #131,534 — Overall
- #15 — custom feed

## Review summary

Current is praised for a calming, minimalist reading experience, a reinvention of RSS with Currents/River concepts, and strong customization with no subscription. However, reviewers frequently report bugs, slow performance, and Mac-specific content issues, plus missing features (keyboard navigation, built-in browser, fetch-full-feed, Today view) and occasional UI glitches. Several users note improvements after updates, but broad reliability and polish are still needed for a consistently smooth experience across devices.

### Pros

- Calming, uncluttered reading experience that reduces overwhelm and unread-count pressure
- Innovative reinvention of RSS with Currents and River concepts, offering an elegant, intuitive flow
- No mandatory subscription; highly customizable and flexible
- Strong visual design that feels polished and aesthetically pleasing
- Helps manage many feeds without feeling chaotic, making long-form reading feasible

### Cons

- Buggy and unstable across platforms (iOS, iPad, Mac) with network errors and glitches
- Slow startup and article loading, plus overall performance issues
- Mac-specific problems showing full content and reliable reading on Mac
- Missing essential features and usability gaps (keyboard navigation, integrated browser, automatic fetch full feed, Today view) and annoyances like undo prompts and persistent 'From Current' sources
- Content display inconsistencies and UI glitches (blank/partial content, image placement, list rendering issues)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758530974)