Comparison

Curcy vs ECB Exchange Rates

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

Head to head
About

Curcy

Instantly convert currencies with real-time exchange rates for over 170 supported currencies. This finance tool works seamlessly offline, updating data automatically when you reconnect. Access reliable currency information from trusted sources.

Highlights
  • Instant currency conversion
  • 170+ supported currencies
  • Hourly exchange rate updates
  • Offline mode
  • Data from trusted sources
Features
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Curcy is the simple currency converter you've been waiting for. Simply add all the currencies you like. Tap a currency, enter an amount and instantly see the current exchange rate for all other currencies. Key Features: - Convert currencies in an instant and see all exchange rates at a glance - 170 supported currencies - Currency data updated hourly - Offline mode: Works seamlessly offline. Data is refreshed as soon as you reconnect. - Currency data from trusted sources, including the European Central Bank (ECB)

About

ECB Exchange Rates

Get accurate daily currency conversions using official European Central Bank rates. This app works fully offline after downloading the latest data, making it ideal for travel and budgeting. Explore historical exchange charts and convert between over 30 major currencies with a simple interface.

Highlights
  • Official ECB rates, updated daily
  • Full offline functionality
  • Converts 30+ major currencies
  • Historical exchange charts
  • Simple and fast interface
Features
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Accurate Daily Currency Conversion — Powered by Official ECB Rates Get precise currency conversions without the need for constant internet access. This iOS-only app uses the European Central Bank’s official daily exchange rates, updated once per day at the close of business in Europe. After the latest data is downloaded, you can use the app fully offline—perfect for travel, budgeting, or everyday use. Features • Official ECB rates, updated daily Uses the European Central Bank’s reference rates, refreshed once per day. No real-time fluctuations, no surprises. • Works fully offline After the daily exchange data is downloaded, you can convert currencies anytime, anywhere—no internet connection required. • Convert between 30+ major currencies Supports USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, CHF, CAD, AUD, TRY, CNY, BRL, INR, MXN, SGD, SEK, NOK, DKK, PLN, CZK, HUF, RON, ISK, HRK, RUB, HKD, IDR, ILS, KRW, MYR, NZD, PHP, THB, ZAR and more. • Historical exchange charts Explore past trends with clean, easy-to-read charts that help you understand each currency’s movement over time. • Simple and fast interface Enter an amount, choose your currencies, and get accurate daily conversions instantly. • iOS-only, built for performance Designed specifically for iPhone with a modern, intuitive experience. This app is ideal if you want reliable daily reference rates, offline access, and a clean tool that simply works.

Screenshots

Curcy3 screens
ECB Exchange Rates2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curcy at none against ECB Exchange Rates's 1. Curcy also leads on ads (none vs shown). ECB Exchange Rates's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. ECB Exchange Rates sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Curcy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Curcy against 5.0 for ECB Exchange Rates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Curcy versus ECB Exchange Rates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurcyECB Exchange Rates
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick AfkhamiTevfik Yucek

Customer experience

Curcy

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ECB Exchange Rates

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Curcy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ECB Exchange Rates

One-time1
  • Removes ads from App$1.99

Questions

Is Curcy free?
Curcy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECB Exchange Rates free?
ECB Exchange Rates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Curcy or ECB Exchange Rates?
Curcy and ECB Exchange Rates are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Curcy or ECB Exchange Rates have ads?
ECB Exchange Rates shows ads; Curcy does not.

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