Comparison

Reference In Hand vs Currency Professional

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reference In Hand

Access a comprehensive collection of reference data, calculations, and conversions directly on your iPhone. Includes over 200 conversion types, common lists, date calculations, and a tip calculator.

Highlights
  • Over 200 conversions
  • Built-in calculator
  • Common lists (airport, country codes)
  • Days between dates calculation
  • Tip calculator
  • Roman numeral conversion
Features
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Reference in Hand provides a wealth of common (and not so common) reference information, calculations and conversions on your iPhone. RiH includes: - Over 200 conversions including currencies, VATs and a built-in calculator - Common lists such as airport, area and country codes - Days between dates - A tip calculator - Clothing - Roman numeral conversion Visit rihapp.com for more information.

About

Currency Professional

Features
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Currency Professional is your reliable companion for travel, finance, and international shopping. The app provides real‑time exchange rates, clear country information including flags, and an intuitive calculator that lets you convert or further process amounts instantly. The app is deliberately designed to be clean, fast, offline‑capable, and optimized for both iPhone and iPad. Features at a Glance • Live Exchange Rates Automatic updates via the FCSAPI interface Precise rate data for over 80 currencies Visible timestamp of the latest update • Intuitive Currency Calculator Full calculator functionality (plus, minus, multiply, divide) Decimal input with comma Instant conversion into all stored currencies Automatic saving of the last entered amount • Countries & Flags Each currency with country, national flag, and full name Clear list of all available currencies Quick selection with a single tap • Favorites & Personalization Automatic saving of your preferred currencies Individual sorting via drag & drop (long‑press) Optimized layout for iPhone and iPad • Offline Mode Previously loaded rates remain available App continues to work even without internet • User‑Friendly Design Clear structure, large buttons — ideal for on the go Dynamic font sizes depending on screen width Modern layout with rounded elements Perfect for Travel & vacations Online shopping abroad Financial planning International business trips Forex enthusiasts Why this app? Because it simply works: fast, clear, without unnecessary clutter — yet with everything you need for precise currency conversions.

Screenshots

Reference In Hand4 screens
Currency Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Currency Professional at Free against Reference In Hand's $0.99. Currency Professional also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 14 months). Reference In Hand's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 26.0). On ads and device support 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

Currency Professional is free to download; Reference In Hand costs $0.99 up front. Currency Professional sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reference In Hand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reference In Hand ships an update every 14 months, Currency Professional every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reference In Hand versus Currency Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReference In HandCurrency Professional
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS4.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerotherslikeyou.com Inc.Gerhard Lentschik

In-app purchases

None

Reference In Hand

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Currency Professional

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising$1.99

Questions

Is Reference In Hand free?
Reference In Hand costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Currency Professional free?
Currency Professional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reference In Hand or Currency Professional have ads?
Neither Reference In Hand nor Currency Professional shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reference In Hand or Currency Professional?
Reference In Hand ships an update every 14 months, and Currency Professional every 5 months. Most recently, Reference In Hand was updated on June 5, 2026 and Currency Professional on October 3, 2026.

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