CurrencyWise vs August
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CurrencyWise
This app is a versatile unit converter that combines currency exchange rates for 158 global currencies with general unit conversions. It features a modern, minimalist design with customizable options, ideal for travelers, shoppers, and students abroad.
- 158 currency exchange rates
- Unit conversion tool
- Modern, minimalist design
- Customizable homepage
- Clear exchange rate trends
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The new version of CurrencyWise, a unit converter tool, combines exchange rate calculation and unit conversion, making it a simple and versatile tool: Exchange Rate Calculator: Easily convert 158 legal currencies around the world. The exchange rate trends are clear and easy to understand, making it an essential tool for overseas travel, overseas shopping, studying abroad, and investment management; More youthful design: The new version of the interface design is more in line with the preferences of young people, with more illustrations and interactions applied in navigation pages, process pages, and account settings, and supports customization of service homepages; Minimalist experience: Continues to uphold a unique minimalist style, with both appearance and experience ahead of similar products.
August
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August is the simplest way to plan and keep track of your travels. Whether you’re heading out for a quick weekend trip or a big adventure, August helps you stay organized - all in one place. Key Features: * Trip Timeline Add flights, check-ins, activities, and more — everything appears in a scrollable, date-sorted timeline. * Time Zone Support Crossing time zones? August keeps track of them so you don’t have to. * "Now" Marker See exactly where you are in your trip at a glance with a real-time marker. * Interval View Visualize the time between events — great for identifying free time or tight transitions. * Notes & Travel Documents Save notes and add photos or screenshots of important travel documents — passports, tickets, insurance, and more. * Checklists Stay on top of what to pack or do. Create your own checklists or use helpful built-in templates to get started faster. * Trip Dashboard & Widgets Keep your trip details accessible right from your iPhone or iPad home screen with customizable widgets. * Clean, Simple Design August is built to help you stay focused on your trip - not the app. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or planning a once-in-a-lifetime journey, August is your trusted travel companion. Let us know what you think at idea@mobicreators.com - we’d love your feedback!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: August at none against CurrencyWise's shown. August also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 11 months). CurrencyWise's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CurrencyWise ships an update every 11 months, August every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CurrencyWise | August |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beyond Trading | Baglan Dosmagambetov |
In-app purchases
CurrencyWise
No in-app purchases
August
No in-app purchases
