Comparison

Pixel Currency vs Piggy Bank

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Currency

This app offers a simple and visually appealing way to convert global currencies and cryptocurrencies. It supports a wide range of currencies and includes features like a calculator and exchange rate charts. Enjoy a pixel-style interface with dark mode support.

Highlights
  • Global currency conversion (146+)
  • Cryptocurrency conversion (20+)
  • Integrated calculator
  • Exchange rate charts
  • iOS dark mode support
  • Pixel art design
Features
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# Awards App Store - Today Recommendation, New Apps Recommendation App Store - Pixel Collection Recommendation, Top Paid No.10 in Finance category history Sspai - Recommendation # Introduction Simple and cute global currency and cryptocurrency converter application with pixel style :) # Features - Convert global 146 currencies supported; - Convert top 20 cryptocurrencies supported; - Calculator feature supported; - Currency exchange rate chart supported; - iOS 13 dark mode supported.

About

Piggy Bank

This app helps you build saving habits by setting daily virtual deposits for various goals. It rewards longer saving periods and allows you to track progress with widgets and purchase history.

Highlights
  • Virtual deposit automation
  • Multiple savings goals
  • Home screen widgets
  • Purchase tracking
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Build great saving habits with Piggy Bank. Whether you’re saving for your next trip, a new game, clothes, or your kids’ toys, Piggy Bank helps you set a daily amount of virtual deposit and watch it grow automatically. The longer you go without spending, the bigger the reward when it’s time to buy something big. Create multiple piggies for different goals. Add widgets to your Home Screen to check your progress without opening the app. Record purchases to see exactly how much you have left in your budget and feel good about every choice you make. Why You’ll Love It • No registration – start instantly • Not using real money - simple and safe • Auto-save every day • Save by walking • Multiple piggies with their own goals • Beautiful Home Screen widget for each piggy • Add extra savings manually anytime • Keep wish lists for future purchases • Record your purchases with a history graph • Sync across devices with iCloud

Screenshots

Pixel Currency4 screens
Piggy Bank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Piggy Bank at Free against Pixel Currency's $1.99. Piggy Bank also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Pixel Currency's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Piggy Bank is free to download; Pixel Currency costs $1.99 up front. Piggy Bank sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Currency asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Piggy Bank holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Pixel Currency's written reviews are positive against 100% of Piggy Bank's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Currency ships an update every 3 months, Piggy Bank monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pixel Currency versus Piggy Bank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel CurrencyPiggy Bank
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer涛 吴Sirui Li

Customer experience

Pixel Currency

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative5.0%

Piggy Bank

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Currency

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Piggy Bank

One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is Pixel Currency free?
Pixel Currency costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Piggy Bank free?
Piggy Bank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Currency or Piggy Bank?
Piggy Bank is rated higher. Pixel Currency averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Piggy Bank averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pixel Currency or Piggy Bank have ads?
Neither Pixel Currency nor Piggy Bank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Currency or Piggy Bank?
Pixel Currency ships an update every 3 months, and Piggy Bank monthly. Most recently, Pixel Currency was updated on September 14, 2026 and Piggy Bank on September 21, 2026.

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