# SmarTrip vs Currency Pro FX

The clearest difference is rating: Currency Pro FX at 5.0 against SmarTrip's 2.1. SmarTrip's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 1) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Currency Pro FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmarTrip has 116 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmarTrip | Currency Pro FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrip/id1516539463/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/currency-pro-fx/id6771131642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257235533) | [Kuldeep Sandhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893341954) |

## What reviewers say

### SmarTrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrip/id1516539463)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Manage your SmarTrip card and account with this optional tool. Register your card for balance protection, check benefits, set up auto-reload, or purchase transit passes. It can also be added to Apple Wallet for easy tap-to-pay.

**Highlights:** Manage SmarTrip card and account, Add SmarTrip to Apple Wallet, Register card for balance protection, Check SmartBenefits, Setup Auto-Reload, Buy unlimited transit passes

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for commuting
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Wallet
- 🚀 Straightforward account setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable card reading at turnstiles
- 🐛 Delayed balance updates
- 🐛 Buggy app functionality
- 🔒 Excessive personal information required
- 🔒 Difficult to recover account

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to activate account due to missing activation email
- Password reset process not working
- Inconsistent behavior when adding value to card

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer balance between cards
- Real-time balance updates
- Improved trip planning tools
- Apple Watch support


### Currency Pro FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/currency-pro-fx/id6771131642)

Instantly convert between 168 world currencies with live exchange rates. This app offers real-time conversion, historical charts, and offline functionality, making it ideal for travelers and international users. It supports major currencies, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals.

**Highlights:** Real-time currency conversion, 168 currencies, crypto, and precious metals, Historical rate charts, Favorites and quick conversions, Offline functionality, Home screen widget, Light and dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmarTrip free?

SmarTrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Currency Pro FX free?

Currency Pro FX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmarTrip or Currency Pro FX?

Currency Pro FX is rated higher. SmarTrip averages 2.1 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Currency Pro FX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmarTrip or Currency Pro FX have ads?

Neither SmarTrip nor Currency Pro FX shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*