# FX Sentinel

> Foreign exchange market monitor with real-time alerts and historical data. (iPhone/iPad app by Steve Frase.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-sentinel/id6754612397 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steve Frase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799496698)
- Category: Finance, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 125 MB
- Released: 2025-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-sentinel/id6754612397/reviews.md

## What is FX Sentinel?

https://fx-sentinel.com/fx_user_agreement.html
FX Sentinel requires an active auto-renewing subscription to access its features.
A subscription unlocks:
• Real-time push notifications for market changes
• Live 24/7 background syncing for all currency pairs
• Full access to 7-day historical market charts
• Customizable currency portfolio tracking

FX Sentinel (the "App") is for foreign currency speculators.
This app monitors the Foreign Exchange for IQD, VND, IDR, VES, XAU and XAG against the USD and displays current and historical FOREX / COMEX data regarding those currencies and metals.  Available in English, French and Spanish
It does not provide for exchanging or purchasing those currencies.
When you purchase a subscription, you are given access to real-time rates.
The app also provides you with three levels of notification for changes in the rates so that you are only notified (even when the app isn't running) when the criteria set is met.
Annual Subscription is $49.99 and Monthly Subscription is $4.99.

## Key features

- Real-time push notifications
- 24/7 background syncing
- 7-day historical market charts
- Customizable currency portfolio tracking
- FOREX/COMEX data display

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #145 in Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-sentinel/id6754612397/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-06-09*

Thus is a great way to keep track of your investments!!  Thanks Steve!!

### 5/5 — Great Features

*2026-03-19*

The app gets better with each version!

### 5/5 — Getting there

*2026-03-12*

App is still growing. But the customer service is awesome! He’s really trying to make it better.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-01-26*

Beautiful and does exactly what it is supposed to do!

### 1/5 — Unable to submit form

*2025-12-24*

The app opens to a form to add an username and password along with optional email and phone number.  When I complete the form and try to submit, the submit button is not working.

**Developer response:** I have fixed that in more recent versions.  Your version is months and months old.

## Frequently asked questions about FX Sentinel

### What is FX Sentinel?

FX Sentinel is a finance app designed for foreign currency speculators. It monitors the Foreign Exchange for specific currencies and metals against the USD, displaying current and historical FOREX/COMEX data.

### How does FX Sentinel notify users of market changes?

FX Sentinel provides real-time push notifications for market changes. It offers three levels of notification for rate changes, ensuring users are alerted even when the app isn't actively running, based on their set criteria.

### What currencies and metals does FX Sentinel track?

FX Sentinel monitors IQD, VND, IDR, VES, XAU (Gold), and XAG (Silver) against the USD. It displays current and historical FOREX/COMEX data for these assets.

### What are the subscription costs for FX Sentinel?

FX Sentinel offers two subscription plans: a Monthly Subscription for $4.99 and an Annual Subscription for $49.99. An active auto-renewing subscription is required to access all features.

### Does FX Sentinel allow currency exchange?

No, FX Sentinel does not provide for exchanging or purchasing currencies. Its primary function is to monitor and display market data and provide rate change notifications.

### What devices is FX Sentinel available on?

FX Sentinel is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was last updated on March 20, 2026, with version 2.1.2.

### What languages does FX Sentinel support?

FX Sentinel is available in English, French, and Spanish. This allows a broader range of users to access and utilize its foreign exchange monitoring features.

### How often is FX Sentinel updated?

FX Sentinel was last updated on March 20, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The latest version available is 2.1.2.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.0 — 2026-09-05

• Added long-term charts covering 1 month through all available history.
• Historical charts now use landscape view on phones and identify unavailable periods.
• Replaced the scrolling ticker with an efficient Market Pulse and currency update flashes.
• Improved language preference syncing across devices.
• Improved Android responsiveness and background update handling.
• Additional stability and interface improvements.

### 7.0.1 — 2026-09-02

FX Sentinel 7.0.1 includes easier numeric entry and number formatting; warnings for unsaved currency and metal changes; visible flat lines on 4-hour and 24-hour charts; immediate chart updates after theme changes; improved background notification reliability; improved subscription and account handling; and general stability improvements.

### 7.0.0 — 2026-08-26

What's New in FX Sentinel 7.0

- Added support for new currencies, metals and digital assets.
- Redesigned asset visibility and display-order settings.
- Added correct holding precision for whole and fractional assets.
- Improved alert guidance, historical estimates and default thresholds.
- Improved loading, market refreshes and notification reliability.
- Refined navigation, validation and translations.
- Includes stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 5.8.1 — 2026-08-22

What's New in 5.8.1

This reliability update improves real-time market-data delivery across all supported platforms.

- Restores timely background data updates
- Improves notification registration and delivery, particularly on iOS
- Refreshes displayed currency data more reliably
- Preserves the faster loading and smoother performance introduced in 5.8.0

Thank you for your continued support of FX Sentinel.

### 5.8.0 — 2026-08-20

### What’s New — Speed You Can Feel

Our biggest performance update yet:

- Market data appears dramatically faster
- Currency switching is smoother and more responsive
- Cached prices display while fresh data updates in the background
- History and charts load more efficiently
- Improved ticker display and responsive layouts
- Numerous stability and usability refinements

Same trusted FX data—far less waiting.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*
