Welcome to Current
A reimagining of RSS for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Content flows like a river. Engage with what interests you, let the rest drift past.
Quick Start
Get up and running with your first sources in under a minute
Philosophy
Understand the river metaphor that shapes every design decision
Core Concepts
River, Currents, Waterline: the building blocks of your reading flow
Interactions
Fluid gestures and satisfying haptics that feel like water
What Makes Current Different
No Unread Counts
Content flows through your river without creating anxiety or obligation. There's no number demanding you clear it.
Smart Velocity
Breaking news expires in hours. Essays stick around for days. Content has natural lifespans based on what it is.
Voices, Not Just Feeds
Follow people you trust. Active voices in full color, quiet ones in greyscale. A timeline that weaves their posts together.
Typography-First
Beautiful reading with nine handcrafted themes. The interface disappears; only the words remain.
Getting Started
1.Add Sources
Paste any URL and we'll find the RSS feed. Or choose from curated starter sources.
2.Browse Your River
Scroll through your unified feed. Tap to read, swipe to save, share, release, and more.
3.Create Currents
Organize sources into named collections. Switch contexts with a single tap.
Pro tip
Feature Overview
The River
Your main feed where content naturally flows. Unlike traditional readers, the River doesn't stack items into an ever-growing backlog. Content arrives, you engage with what interests you, and the rest drifts past. The Waterline shows you where new content begins.
Currents
Create named collections to organize your sources. Switch between "Tech," "News," or "Reading List" with a single tap. Each Current can have its own sources and shows only what you want to see.
Voices
Follow specific people, not just feeds. Active voices appear in full color, quiet ones fade to greyscale. A chronological timeline weaves their posts together. On iPad, voices live in the sidebar; on iPhone and Mac, a scrollable row of faces.
Content Velocity
Different content ages at different rates. Breaking news expires in hours, essays stick around for days. You control the velocity per source, so your river always feels fresh and relevant.
Getting Help
If you have questions not covered in this documentation:
- Check the FAQ for common questions
- Reach out on Mastodon
- Email us at support@currentreader.app
Ready to dive in?
Start with the Quick Start guide to get your first sources flowing.