Currency Converter App + vs ExBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Currency Converter App +
Easily track your spending and get real-time foreign exchange rates while traveling. This app offers offline access to rates, a currency finder, and a purchase list to help you stay on budget. It supports over 175 currencies and includes fun facts and animations.
- Real-time exchange rates
- Offline rate access
- Currency finder
- Spending tracker with notes
- Rate history
- Support for over 175 currencies
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______◢◤ “A TRAVEL ESSENTIAL!” [Free for a limited time only] ◥◣______ Ever wonder how much you're ACTUALLY spending while on a trip? Not anymore... Currency Converter is the easiest way to get real-time exchange rates and keep track of your money while traveling. ______◢◤ 5 REASONS TO TRY CURRENCY CONVERTER TODAY ◥◣______ * Works Offline Too: we'll update your real-time exchange rates while online and you can use them freely when offline. Never worry about not having up-to-date rates in even the most remote locations. * Our Currency Finder: let us find the local currency for where you're traveling. We'll load it up, and you can easily change if you'd like. * The Purchase List: our signature spending tracker keeps a tally of your expenses so you can stay on budget with the tap of a single button. Bonus: add a note for each conversion so you never have to wonder where all your money went! * Rate History: check current and past rates on all conversions, and switch you base currency with ease. * No Currency Left Out: even the most unpopular or obscure currencies are accounted for with our 176 currencies ______◢◤ OH, AND OUR EXCHANGE RATE CONVERTER IS FUN! ◥◣______ We’ve also included some fun money facts. Like, did you know Parmigiano cheese was once accepted as bank collateral in Italy? Plus, you can choose of different animations to liven up your currency conversions... flying dollar bills anyone? ______◢◤ RATES FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ◥◣______ Unlike most converters, we have live rates for you from all over the globe. So, with our 176 currencies, we've got you covered no matter how off the beaten path you are: Dirham, Afghani, Lek, Dram, Antillean Guilder, Kwanza, Argentine, Peso, Dollar, Florin, Manat, Convertible Mark, Taka, Lev, Dinar, Franc, Boliviano, Real, BRX, Ngultrum, Pula, BYN, Ruble, Chilean Unit of Account (UF), CNH, Yuan, Colón, Escudo, Cypriot, Pound, Koruna, Mark, Krone, Sucre, Nakfa, Birr, Euro, Lari, Cedi, Dalasi, Quetzal, Lempira, Kuna, Gourde, Forint, HUX, Rupiah, New Sheqel, Rupee, Iraqi, Rial, Króna, Lira, Yen, Shilling, Som, Riel, Won, Tenge, Kip, Loti, Litas, Lats, Dirham, Leu, Ariary, Denar, Kyat, Tugrik, Pataca, Ouguiya, Rufiyaa, Kwacha, Mexican Investment Unit, Ringgit, Metical, Naira, Córdoba, Balboa, Sol, Kina, Zloty, Guarani, Ruble, Riyal, Krona, Tolar, Leone, Dobra, Colón, Lilangeni, Baht, Somoni, Manat, Pa anga, Hryvnia, Som, Bolívar, Dong, Vatu, Tala, Silver, Gold, XCP, Special Drawing Rights, CFA, Palladium, CFP Franc, Platinum, Rand, Kwachagdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela bolivar, Vietnam dong, Western Samoa tala, Zambia kwacha, Zimbabwe ______◢◤ DOWNLOAD FOR FREE NOW ◥◣______ Get it now so you're never without our live, money exchange rates... optimized for your iPhone or iPad. Happy trails! Dane & The Journo Squad P.S. Comments, questions or concerns? We’re always here for you! Hit us up at support@journohq.com and we'll be happy to get back to you in no time. P.P.S. It's our mission as a travel company to help our community travel better, more often, for much less $$$, and to remember it better. Join us so you don't miss a thing: www.Journohq.com/blog www.Facebook.com/JournoHQ www.Twitter.com/JournoHQ www.Instagram.com/JournoHQ P.P.S. Animation emoji icons provided free by EmojiOne: www.emojione.com
ExBuddy
Discover the best currency exchange rates in your vicinity. This app helps you find trusted local providers with real-time rate tracking and smart filters, making it easy to save money on currency exchanges.
- Nearby exchange rates
- Smart currency filtering
- Map view of providers
- Live rate updates
- Location-aware search
- Personalized home currency
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XBuddy – Find the Best Currency Exchange Rates Nearby Whether you're traveling, working abroad, or just want to find the best local rates, XBuddy helps you locate trusted currency exchange providers near you with real-time rate tracking and powerful filters. Features: - Nearby Exchange Rates: View local exchange providers sorted by proximity or filtered by currency. - Smart Filtering: Choose specific currencies, provider types, and distance range. - Map View: See exchange locations directly on the map for easy navigation. - Rate Comparison: Quickly view high and low rates in your area for smart decision-making. - Live Updates: Stay updated with the most recent rate changes. - Location-Aware: Automatically finds your location and shows the nearest providers. - Personalized: Select your home currency during onboarding and use that throughout the app. Perfect For: - Travelers looking to avoid airport exchange rates - Expats and digital nomads finding reliable currency shops - Locals comparing rates across providers Privacy-Focused: XBuddy only uses your location when needed to show nearby providers. No personal financial data is collected. Join thousands of users saving more on every exchange. Download XBuddy today! Requires internet connection and location access for best performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExBuddy at none against Currency Converter App +'s 6. ExBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Currency Converter App +'s advantage is ratings volume (568 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Currency Converter App + sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ExBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
ExBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Currency Converter App + has 568 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Currency Converter App + ships an update every 6 weeks, ExBuddy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Currency Converter App + | ExBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (568 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 568 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Journo Inc. | Riccardo Ator |
Customer experience
Currency Converter App +
ExBuddy
Bugs and requests
Currency Converter App +
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes constantly on latest iOS
- Unable to perform conversions due to ad issues
Requested features
2 requests- Banner ads instead of full-screen ads
- Better ad placement to avoid accidental clicks
ExBuddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Currency Converter App +
- Unlock Tudse Animation$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Unlock Tudse & Remove Ads$1.99
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- Unlock Tudse & Remove Ads$3.99
- Pro - Unlock Everything$3.99
- Previous Pro Unlock$5.99
ExBuddy
No in-app purchases
Questions
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