Comparison

Currency vs iTranslate Converse

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

Head to head
About

Currency

This app offers an offline currency converter with up-to-date exchange rates for over 160 currencies. It's ideal for travelers needing to convert money abroad without an internet connection. An optional upgrade removes ads and unlocks all features.

Highlights
  • Offline currency conversion
  • 160+ currencies supported
  • Up-to-date exchange rates
  • Travel abroad companion
  • Ad-free option
Features
Currently charting
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A powerful yet simple currency converter, Currency provides up-to-date exchange rates for over 160 currencies and countries! Great for when you travel abroad. Currency has been the #1 currency converter for iPhone since 2008, launching as one of the first 500 apps in the App Store. Available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. ——— Upgrade to Currency+ to remove ads & unlock all features. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscription is offered for 1-year periods ($19.99, price may vary by location), and will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Free trials may only be used once. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. ——— Terms of Service: http://currencyapp.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: http://currencyapp.com/privacy/

About

iTranslate Converse

This app transforms your phone into a real-time voice translation device. It supports natural conversations in 38 languages with automatic language detection and superior accuracy, even in noisy environments. Transcripts of your conversations can also be viewed and exported.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice translation
  • Supports 38 languages
  • Automatic language detection
  • Tap & Hold to Speak interface
  • Superior translation accuracy
  • Conversation transcripts
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a translation device! Introducing iTranslate Converse, a revolutionary new speech translation App. iTranslate Converse turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a two-way translation device. The simple design enables natural conversations in 38 languages, and automatically detects the correct language between two selected languages for a fast and accurate translation. Speak directly into your iPhone’s microphone and dramatically improve results as well as create a more natural conversation experience. It literally turns your iPhone into the first real translation device. SIMPLE & EASY Tap & Hold to Speak. Release to Translate. The entire screen becomes your translation button. SUPERIOR TRANSLATION ACCURACY Works well in noisy environments. BLAZING FAST Delivers translation results in near real time. 38 LANGUAGES Instantly converse in 38 languages. LANGUAGE DETECTION Automatic detection between the 2 selected languages for a seamless translation experience. TRANSCRIPTS View and export full transcripts for every voice conversation. Learn more about iTranslate Converse at https://www.itranslate.com/converse SUPPORT Visit https://www.itranslate.com/support/ or contact us at help@itranslate.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iTranslateApp Like & share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itranslateapp Learn more about iTranslate: https://www.itranslate.com Supported languages & dialects for translation: Arabic (Saudi), Arabic (UAE), Arabic (Egypt), Catalan, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Taiwan), Chinese (Cantonese), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (US), English (GB), English (Australian), Finnish, French, French (Canada), German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (USA), Spanish (Mexico), Swedish, Thai, Turkish For a Complete Language overview: https://itranslate.com/languages --- Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. The price corresponds to the same price segment, which are set in the "Apple's App Store Matrix" for other currencies. * Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.itranslate.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.itranslate.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Rights: https://www.itranslate.com/privacy-policy#InformationCaliforniaPrivacyRights • An internet connection is required to use the app.

Screenshots

Currency4 screens
iTranslate Converse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Currency at 4.8 against iTranslate Converse's 4.3. Currency also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 47%) and ratings volume (79K vs 5.3K). iTranslate Converse's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Currency sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and iTranslate Converse sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Currency holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Currency has 79K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Currency's written reviews are positive against 47% of iTranslate Converse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Currency ships an update every 5 weeks, iTranslate Converse monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Currency versus iTranslate Converse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrencyiTranslate Converse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79K ratings) — better4.3 (5.3K ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews — better47.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79K — better5.3K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#80#37 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey GrossmanMosaic S.r.l.

Customer experience

Currency

All ratings78,493 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,492 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.3%

iTranslate Converse

All ratings5,337 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews1,285 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative47.3%

User reviews

Currency

From 79K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Offline currency conversion
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Easy to customize currency list
  • 👍 Useful for frequent travelers
  • 👍 Accurate and up-to-date exchange rates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app freezes or crashes
  • 🐛 Saved currencies reset after updates
  • 💰 Subscription model for premium features
  • 🔍 Inaccurate or misleading exchange rates

iTranslate Converse

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate translations
  • 👍 Helpful for communication with non-English speakers
  • 💡 Useful for language learning
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent language recognition and translation accuracy
  • 🔒 Deceptive subscription practices
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Buggy Apple Watch app

Bugs and requests

Currency

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes when opening
  • Currencies reset to default after updates
  • Widget display issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Historical currency rate trends
  • Ability to manually input exchange rates
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Dark mode option

iTranslate Converse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent errors and mistranslations
  • Inability to recognize certain languages or dialects
  • Compatibility issues with older devices and Apple Watch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more languages, including less common ones
  • Offline translation capabilities
  • Ability to save and review past translations
  • Improved voice recognition and natural language processing

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Currency

Subscriptions1
  • Currency+7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Currency ProFree
  • Currency Pro$19.99
12 purchases

iTranslate Converse

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly with Free Trial7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • iTranslate Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • iTranslate PRO$7.991 Month
  • iTranslate Converse Pro$7.997 Days
  • iTranslate Converse Pro7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • iTranslate Pro7 Days trial$14.992 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$69.991 Year
  • iTranslate PRO7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Free Trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • iTranslate Pro$89.001 Year
  • iTranslate Converse Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Currency free?
Currency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTranslate Converse free?
iTranslate Converse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Currency or iTranslate Converse?
Currency is rated higher. Currency averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while iTranslate Converse averages 4.3 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Currency or iTranslate Converse have ads?
Currency shows ads; iTranslate Converse does not.
Which is updated more often, Currency or iTranslate Converse?
Currency ships an update every 5 weeks, and iTranslate Converse monthly. Most recently, Currency was updated on October 25, 2026 and iTranslate Converse on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Currency or iTranslate Converse?
Currency currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and iTranslate Converse at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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