# FX Scanner — Convert currencies with ease

> Currency converter app that scans price tags and provides real-time exchange rates. (iPhone/iPad app by Jens Hildebrand.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-scanner/id1553668321 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jens Hildebrand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044575177)
- Category: Travel, Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2021-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-scanner/id1553668321/reviews.md

## What is FX Scanner?

FX Scanner support the following features:

- Scan price tags and FX Scanner will automatically convert them to a currency of your choice
- Check exchange rates for your favorite currencies
- Rates are updated on an hourly basis
- Enter amounts which are automatically converted to each of your selected currencies
- iOS 14 Widgets
- Use FX Scanner in the iOS Shortcut app to convert amounts from one currency to another
- The Scanner feature will be significantly slower on devices without neural engine , i.e. iPhone 7 and older

## Key features

- Scan price tags for automatic conversion
- Check exchange rates for favorite currencies
- Hourly rate updates
- Manual amount conversion
- iOS 14 Widgets
- iOS Shortcuts integration

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-scanner/id1553668321/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App is Useless

*2021-09-03, version 1.4*

Doesn’t load any content and the Developer has dropped support for the app.

**Developer response:** Many thanks for your feedback. This should be fixed. Please delete the app and reinstall. Please let us know if you are still facing the same issue.

## Frequently asked questions about FX Scanner

### How does FX Scanner convert prices from tags?

FX Scanner uses its scanning feature to read price tags and automatically convert them to a currency of your choice. This is a core function designed for quick shopping conversions.

### How often are the exchange rates updated in FX Scanner?

Exchange rates in FX Scanner are updated on an hourly basis. This ensures you are working with relatively current information for your currency conversions.

### Can I use FX Scanner to convert amounts I enter manually?

Yes, FX Scanner allows you to enter amounts manually, which are then automatically converted to each of your selected currencies. This offers flexibility beyond just scanning.

### What devices does FX Scanner support?

FX Scanner is available on watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It's designed to be accessible across various Apple devices.

### Does FX Scanner have ads?

The provided data does not specify if FX Scanner contains advertisements. However, it is listed as free with no in-app purchases mentioned.

### What is the age rating for FX Scanner?

FX Scanner has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### How does FX Scanner perform on older devices?

The Scanner feature in FX Scanner may be slower on devices without a neural engine, such as the iPhone 7 and older. Performance is optimized for newer hardware.

### What is the user sentiment for FX Scanner based on ratings?

FX Scanner has a rating of 4.3 stars from 6 ratings. This suggests generally positive user reception for its functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2021-11-07

- bug fixes

### 1.4 — 2021-03-15

- Faster input of amounts

### 1.3 — 2021-03-14

- improvements to the scanner feature

### 1.2 — 2021-03-07

- Small UI changes to improve readability for larger text sizes
- Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2021-03-05

- Bug fixes

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All apps by Jens Hildebrand: https://appshunter.io/developer/1044575177

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