Comparison

Currency vs Converter

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

Converter

Features
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Whether you're traveling abroad, shopping online, or managing international business, Converter- app ensures you get the latest exchange rates at your fingertips. Key Features: * Real-Time Exchange Rates: Always stay up-to-date with the latest currency data * Simple & Intuitive Design: Easy-to-use interface with a clean design * Multiple Currencies: Support for over 150 global currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, and many more * Quick Conversion: Instantly calculate conversions with just a few taps * Favorites: Save frequently used currencies for quick access —————— Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-converter-

Screenshots

Currency4 screens
Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Converter at every 4 days against Currency's every 5 weeks. Currency's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Currency sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Converter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Currency ships an update every 5 weeks, Converter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Currency versus Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrencyConverter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings79K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey GrossmanVitalii Kravets

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

Converter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Currency

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

Converter

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Access3 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Currency free?
Currency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Converter free?
Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Currency or Converter have ads?
Both Currency and Converter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Currency or Converter?
Currency ships an update every 5 weeks, and Converter every 4 days. Most recently, Currency was updated on November 8, 2026 and Converter on October 30, 2026.

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