Currency vs NOMADYQ
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/
NOMADYQ
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NOMADYQ: Name Your Price for Accommodation Stop searching. Start offering. NOMADYQ flips accommodation booking on its head. Instead of scrolling through endless listings and paying whatever price is listed, you make an offer: choose your destination, set your dates, and name your price per night. Hosts in your chosen area receive your offer and decide whether to accept, counteroffer, or pass. You stay in control. How It Works 1. Make an offer: Pick a destination in South Africa, select your travel dates, and set the price you want to pay per night. 2. Hosts respond: Accommodations in your destination are notified and can accept your offer outright or send a counteroffer on price, dates, or both. 3. You choose: Review the responses, compare properties, and select the one that works best for you. 4. Book and pay: Confirm your booking with secure payment and receive instant confirmation with all your trip details. It takes less than a minute to submit an offer, and you could have responses from real hosts within hours. Why Travellers Love NOMADYQ You set the price. No more guessing what a fair rate is or wondering if you could have done better. Name what you are willing to pay and let hosts come to you. Hosts compete for your stay. When multiple properties respond to your offer, you get to compare and pick the best fit: location, amenities, reviews, and price all in one view. Real properties, real hosts. Every listing on NOMADYQ is a verified accommodation. Browse property details including photos, amenities, workspace features, guest reviews, and more before you commit. Transparent pricing. See a full breakdown of your costs before you pay. No hidden fees, no surprises at checkout. Destinations Across South Africa Whether you are planning a weekend in Cape Town, a business trip to Johannesburg, a coastal escape to Durban, or a wine country retreat in Stellenbosch or Franschhoek, NOMADYQ connects you with accommodation across South Africa's most popular destinations. More locations are added regularly. Built for Modern Travellers NOMADYQ is designed for people who travel with intention: remote workers looking for reliable WiFi and a dedicated workspace, couples planning a weekend getaway, families searching for value, or business travellers filling gaps in their schedule. Whatever your reason for travelling, NOMADYQ puts you in the driver's seat. Secure Payments All transactions are processed through trusted payment providers. Your payment is only taken once you have selected a property and confirmed your booking. No charges for making an offer. Get Started Download NOMADYQ, create your account, and make your first offer today. It is free to browse, free to make offers, and there are no booking commissions charged to travellers. Your next stay is waiting. Name your price.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOMADYQ at none against Currency's 3. NOMADYQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Currency's advantage is chart position (#80 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. NOMADYQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Currency ships an update every 5 weeks, NOMADYQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Currency | NOMADYQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (79K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #80 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Grossman | MindSpyr (Pty) Ltd. |
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
NOMADYQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Currency
- Currency+7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Currency ProFree
- Currency Pro$19.99
NOMADYQ
No in-app purchases









