Comparison

Currency vs Money 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

Money Converter +

This travel app helps you convert currencies, calculate tips, and track expenses offline. It supports over 150 currencies and offers Apple Watch integration for quick access. Designed for international travelers, it provides essential tools even without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Offline currency conversion
  • Tip and discount calculator
  • Travel expense tracking
  • Apple Watch app and widgets
  • Automatic local currency detection
  • Supports 150+ world currencies
Features
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Money Converter + is an iPhone app that lets travelers convert currencies, calculate tips, and track expenses offline while traveling internationally. Use the Apple Watch app to convert amounts, and track exchange rates and trip expenses with watch widgets. Whether you’re traveling abroad, calculating tips at a restaurant, or tracking spending across currencies, Money Converter + gives you everything you need — even when you’re offline. Use Money Converter + to: • Convert between 150+ world currencies with up-to-date exchange rates • Automatically detect the local currency when you travel • Calculate tips and discounts in foreign currencies • Track travel expenses and spending by trip • Quickly access your favorite currencies • Use the app fully offline when data is unavailable DESIGNED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Money Converter + recognizes over 240 countries and is designed for people who travel frequently, backpack, or move between countries. Exchange rates are updated regularly, and the app remains usable even without an internet connection. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TOOLS • Built-in tip and discount calculator • Expense tracking across multiple currencies • Home screen widgets to quickly track trip expenses or exchange rates • Apple Watch app for quick conversions • Apple Watch widgets to track exchange rates and trip expenses PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited expense tracking • Custom exchange rates • Exchange fee support • Three-way currency conversion If you are looking for a lightweight, offline-capable currency converter that also helps with tips and travel expenses, Money Converter + is built for you.

Screenshots

Currency4 screens
Money Converter +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Currency at 79K against Money Converter +'s 4.3K. Currency also leads on chart position (#95 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Money Converter + sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Currency against 4.8 for Money Converter +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Currency has 79K ratings behind it against 4.3K, 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 75% of Money Converter +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Currency ships an update every 5 weeks, Money Converter + every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Currency versus Money Converter +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrencyMoney Converter +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79K ratings) — better4.8 (4.3K ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews — better74.5% of reviews
Number of ratings79K — better4.3K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey GrossmanmonkeyLabs Inc.

Customer experience

Currency

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

Money Converter +

All ratings4,285 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews361 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative21.6%

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

Money 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
7 purchases

Money Converter +

One-time7
  • Basic Upgrade$2.99
  • Basic Upgrade (Standard)$2.99
  • Single Trip$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Single Trip (Standard)$3.99
  • Single Trip (Promotion)$4.99
  • Unlimited Travel$8.99
  • Unlimited Travel (Standard)$17.99

Questions

Is Currency free?
Currency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Money Converter + free?
Money Converter + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Currency or Money Converter +?
Currency is rated higher. Currency averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Money Converter + averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Currency or Money Converter + have ads?
Both Currency and Money Converter + show ads.
Which is updated more often, Currency or Money Converter +?
Currency ships an update every 5 weeks, and Money Converter + every 3 months. Most recently, Currency was updated on November 9, 2026 and Money Converter + on November 6, 2026.

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