Currency vs Currency Pro FX
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 Pro FX
Instantly convert between 168 world currencies with live exchange rates. This app offers real-time conversion, historical charts, and offline functionality, making it ideal for travelers and international users. It supports major currencies, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals.
- Real-time currency conversion
- 168 currencies, crypto, and precious metals
- Historical rate charts
- Favorites and quick conversions
- Offline functionality
- Home screen widget
- Light and dark mode
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Convert between 168 world currencies instantly with live exchange rates. Currency Pro is built for travellers, traders, and anyone who works across borders — clean, fast, and completely free. REAL-TIME CONVERSION Enter any amount and see the result update instantly. Swap currencies with one tap. Rates refresh automatically every 30 minutes while the app is open so you always have fresh data. 168 CURRENCIES, CRYPTO & PRECIOUS METALS Every major and minor ISO-4217 currency is supported — from USD, EUR, GBP, and JPY to the most exotic pairings. Also includes Bitcoin (BTC) and precious metals: Gold (XAU), Silver (XAG), Platinum (XPT), and Palladium (XPD). HISTORICAL RATE CHARTS See how any currency pair has moved over the past 7 days, 1 month, or 1 year. Each chart shows the high, low, data-point count, and percentage change at a glance — perfect for spotting trends before you exchange. FAVORITES & QUICK CONVERSIONS Star the currencies you use most. A quick-conversion list on the home screen shows all your favorites converted from your current amount at once — no extra taps, no hunting through menus. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See your favorite exchange rate without opening the app. The Currency Pro widget sits right on your home screen and stays updated automatically. WORKS OFFLINE No signal? No problem. Rates are cached locally so you can keep converting when you're in the air, underground, or anywhere without a connection. A clear indicator shows when you're using cached data. LIGHT & DARK MODE Choose light, dark, or system-adaptive themes. Currency Pro uses a clean design with crisp typography and flag icons for every currency — comfortable to use day or night. SIMPLE SETTINGS Adjust decimal precision, toggle auto-refresh, force a manual rate update, or check when rates were last fetched — all in a straightforward settings screen. FREE. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Currency Pro is completely free to use. No paywalls, no banner ads, no in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Currency Pro FX at none against Currency's 3. Currency Pro FX also leads on ads (none vs shown). Currency's advantage is ratings volume (79K vs 1) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. Currency Pro FX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Currency Pro FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Currency has 79K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Currency | Currency Pro FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (79K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #79 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Grossman | Kuldeep Sandhu |
Customer experience
Currency
Currency Pro FX
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 Pro FX
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
Currency Pro FX
No in-app purchases
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