Comparison

Currency vs Currency Pro FX

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Currency4 screens
Currency Pro FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Currency versus Currency Pro FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrencyCurrency Pro FX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings79K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey GrossmanKuldeep Sandhu

Customer experience

Currency

All ratings78,632 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,493 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.3%

Currency Pro FX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

3 purchases

Currency

Subscriptions1
  • Currency+7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Currency ProFree
  • Currency Pro$19.99
None

Currency Pro FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Currency free?
Currency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Currency Pro FX free?
Currency Pro FX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Currency or Currency Pro FX?
Currency Pro FX is rated higher. Currency averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Currency Pro FX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Currency or Currency Pro FX have ads?
Currency shows ads; Currency Pro FX does not.

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