Currency vs Currency Converter ‧
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline currency conversion
- 160+ currencies supported
- Up-to-date exchange rates
- Travel abroad companion
- Ad-free option
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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/
Currency Converter ‧
Easily convert money between over 160 currencies with real-time exchange rates, even offline. Track historical data and use built-in calculator functions for seamless travel finances.
- Currency conversion
- Offline mode
- Historical charts
- Calculator
- Dark mode
- Watch app
- Exchange rate widget
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Currency is a simple currency converter for travelers. Hold the world in your hands, with over 160 currencies to convert between. You’ll always be up to date, whether you're connected to the internet or lost deep in the Amazon. Features - Currency converter - Calculator - Dark mode - Watch app - Exchange rate widget - Offline mode - Historical charts - Simple gesture based design View 5 years of exchange rate data that updates live. Over 160 currencies - Convert between dollars, Japanese yen, Mexican pesos, British pounds, euro, yuan, gold, and more - USD, JPY, AUD, AUS, CAD, GBP, XE, XAU, MXN, CHF, CNY and more Reviews “Currency converters don’t get much prettier than this” - FastCo Design “Currency looks gorgeous, and is super-simple to use.” - Cult of Mac Read our terms, conditions and privacy: https://simplesimple.co/privacy.html & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Currency Converter ‧ at none against Currency's shown. Currency Converter ‧ also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Currency's advantage is ratings volume (79K vs 4.5K) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Currency sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Currency Converter ‧ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Currency against 4.7 for Currency Converter ‧. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Currency has 79K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Currency's written reviews are positive against 72% of Currency Converter ‧'s.
Currency ships an update every 5 weeks, Currency Converter ‧ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Currency | Currency Converter ‧ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (79K ratings) — better | 4.7 (4.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews — better | 72.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 79K — better | 4.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #90 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Grossman | Simple Simple |
Customer experience
Currency
Currency Converter ‧
User reviews
Currency
From 79K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Currency Converter ‧
From 4.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Supports multiple currencies and Bitcoin
- 🚀 Instant conversions
- 👍 Helpful for travel and shopping
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Issues with recognizing previous purchases
- 👎 Frustrating UI changes in recent updates
- 👎 Lack of customization options (e.g., widget size, currency order)
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
Currency Converter ‧
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect currency exchange rates
- Conversion issues with decimal places
- Crashes when switching between currencies
Requested features
5 requests- Add a delete/backspace button
- Implement a dark mode option
- Improve Apple Watch integration and complications
- Allow more customization of displayed currencies
- Provide more detailed currency graphs and historical data
In-app purchases
Currency
- Currency+7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Currency ProFree
- Currency Pro$19.99
Currency Converter ‧
- Currency Pro - Monthly2 variants$0.991 Month
- Currency Pro - Annual7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Year
- Currency Pro - Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Premium$12.99
- Currency Premium (Discounted)$12.99
- Currency Pro - Lifetime2 variants$12.99
Questions
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