Comparison

GlobeConvert Currency & Units vs Conversion Calculator Plus

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

Head to head
About

GlobeConvert Currency & Units

Easily convert over 160 currencies and 350 physical units with real-time updates and offline capabilities. Create a favorites list for quick access to frequently used conversions and enjoy geo-based currency options. An ad-free version is available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Real-time conversion
  • 160+ currencies supported
  • 350+ physical units supported
  • Favorites list
  • Offline currency rates
  • Automatic refresh
Features
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As simple as it is possible, GlobeConvert easily converts 160+ currencies and 450+ physical units. In GlobeConvert you can quickly create your favorites list of conversion units and then use it on the go. Do less and get a faster result! Currency rates are updated every hour but no worry if you have no internet connection. GlobeConvert will save the latest successful update data and allow you to use it in your offline calculations. •••••••••• FEATURES • Real-time conversion • Support 350+ physical units and 160+ currencies • Favorites list of conversion types • Automatic currency exchange rate refresh • Geo-Based currency ****** SUPPORTS • Volume • Area • Speed • Temperature • Weight • Energy • Currency • Pressure • Time • Length • Power • Data • Frequency • Density • Illuminance • Acceleration • Radiation Dose • Plain Angle • Network Speed • Metric System • Fuel Consumption • Electric Current • Radioactivity • Cooking Made with love by Globe.Studio! AD-FREE VERSION IS AVAILABLE (check out info section inside the app) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy https://www.globe.studio/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://www.globe.studio/terms-of-use

About

Conversion Calculator Plus

This app is a versatile unit and currency converter with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of conversion categories, including real-world and crypto currencies, with automatic exchange rate updates. Customize your experience with design options, dark mode, and adjustable home screen layouts.

Highlights
  • Unit and currency conversion
  • Supports 160+ currencies (real & crypto)
  • Automatic currency exchange rate updates
  • Simple or carousel design options
  • Dark Mode support
  • Customizable home screen layout
  • Split screen mode on iPad
Features
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• No full-page ads. • App works without internet. • Rates Saved for Offline use. • Real-time rates updated every minute. • Fast, accurate conversions across 685 units. • Hide unused units, currencies and categories. • Built-in calculator with +, −, ×, ÷, ( and ). • Supports both light and dark appearance. • Custom Home Screen Widgets. Premium Required • Use Siri to convert. Premium Required • Conversions automatically saved to History. • Save all your favorite conversions in 1 place • Interactive rate charts from 1 day to 5 years, plus all available history. • Expand charts to full screen, pinch to zoom, pan and inspect past rates. ----------------------------------------- ALL CONVERSION CATEGORIES COMMON CATEGORIES Pace, Temperature, Data, Currency, Length, Time, Speed, Area, Volume, Pressure, Power, Fuel Economy and Weight. CURRENCIES, CRYPTO & METALS Convert all world currencies, 125 cryptocurrencies and tokens—including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether—and four precious metals: gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Compare multiple currencies in one list with Currency+. NUMBERS & GEOMETRY Angle and Amount. PERSONAL & HEALTH Shoe Sizes, Ring Sizes and Blood Sugar. MOTION & MECHANICS Acceleration, Angular Acceleration, Force, Torque, Energy and Moment of Inertia. FLUIDS & MATERIALS Flow, Density, Viscosity, Kinematic Viscosity, Surface Tension, Permeability, Mass Flux Density and Specific Volume. TEMPERATURE & HEAT Temperature Interval, Thermal Conductivity, Specific Heat Capacity, Heat Density, Heat Flux Density, Heat Transfer Coefficient and Thermal Expansion. ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM Current, Voltage, Charge, Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance, Conductance, Linear Charge Density, Surface Charge Density, Volume Charge Density, Linear Current Density, Surface Current Density, Electric Field Strength, Electric Resistivity, Electric Conductivity, Magnetic Flux (Magnet), Magnetic Field Strength, Magnetic Flux Density and Magnetomotive Force. LIGHT & SOUND Luminance, Illumination, Luminous Intensity, Sound and Frequency. DATA & DESIGN Data Transfer Rate, Image and Typography. CHEMISTRY & RADIATION Molar Concentration, Molar Mass, Molar Flow Rate, Radiation, Radioactivity and Exposure. PREMIUM Premium is an optional auto-renewing annual subscription. It removes banner ads, gives you more screen space, and unlocks interactive Home Screen widgets and Siri conversions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. The price is shown before you confirm. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://developer-yl.github.io/convert-units-plus/privacy.html

Screenshots

GlobeConvert Currency & Units4 screens
Conversion Calculator Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Conversion Calculator Plus at every 2 days against GlobeConvert Currency & Units's every 3 weeks. GlobeConvert Currency & Units's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 70%) and ratings volume (82K vs 15K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. GlobeConvert Currency & Units sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Conversion Calculator Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 GlobeConvert Currency & Units against 4.7 for Conversion Calculator Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobeConvert Currency & Units has 82K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of GlobeConvert Currency & Units's written reviews are positive against 70% of Conversion Calculator Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlobeConvert Currency & Units ships an update every 3 weeks, Conversion Calculator Plus every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GlobeConvert Currency & Units versus Conversion Calculator Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobeConvert Currency & UnitsConversion Calculator Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (82K ratings) — better4.7 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better69.5% of reviews
Number of ratings82K — better15K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIevgenii LebidAdysseus

Customer experience

GlobeConvert Currency & Units

All ratings81,384 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews363 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative17.9%

Conversion Calculator Plus

All ratings15,343 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

GlobeConvert Currency & Units

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate conversions
  • 🚀 Wide range of conversion options
  • 🚀 Helpful for travelers
  • 🚀 Useful for cooking/baking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 11
  • 🐛 Inaccurate currency conversion rates
  • 🔋 Excessive ads
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface after update

Conversion Calculator Plus

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Comprehensive conversions
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Useful tool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Consent required for tracking
  • 🐛 Update problems
  • 🐛 Currency not updating
  • 🔒 Forced to allow tracking
  • 🔒 Forced to subscribe or view ads

Bugs and requests

GlobeConvert Currency & Units

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to clear previous conversion values
  • Incompatible with certain devices after updates
  • Incorrect unit conversion values for some measurements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to use smart keyboard
  • Customizable favorites list
  • Historical exchange rate charts
  • Built-in calculator functionality

Conversion Calculator Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Currency conversion not working
  • App gets stuck on consent page
  • Unable to get past ads/subscription page

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add running pace conversions
  • Add shoe size converter
  • Provide paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GlobeConvert Currency & Units

Subscriptions3
  • Unlock Full Version$3.991 Month
  • Globe Bundle$5.991 Month
  • Unlock Full Version$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$99.99
1 purchases

Conversion Calculator Plus

Subscriptions1
  • No Ads For One Year1 Year trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is GlobeConvert Currency & Units free?
GlobeConvert Currency & Units is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Conversion Calculator Plus free?
Conversion Calculator Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GlobeConvert Currency & Units or Conversion Calculator Plus?
GlobeConvert Currency & Units is rated higher. GlobeConvert Currency & Units averages 4.8 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Conversion Calculator Plus averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.
Do GlobeConvert Currency & Units or Conversion Calculator Plus have ads?
Both GlobeConvert Currency & Units and Conversion Calculator Plus show ads.
Which is updated more often, GlobeConvert Currency & Units or Conversion Calculator Plus?
GlobeConvert Currency & Units ships an update every 3 weeks, and Conversion Calculator Plus every 2 days. Most recently, GlobeConvert Currency & Units was updated on November 12, 2026 and Conversion Calculator Plus on November 12, 2026.

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