Comparison

Currency+ (Currency Converter) vs Payfin

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

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About

Currency+ (Currency Converter)

Easily convert currencies with real-time rates for over 150 world currencies, precious metals, and Bitcoin. Track historical trends, set currency alerts, and manage transactions with an ad-free experience. Optimized for travel and everyday use.

Highlights
  • Real-time currency conversion
  • Support for 150+ currencies, metals, Bitcoin
  • Historical charts and trend analysis
  • Background rate updates and alerts
  • Apple Watch and Today Widget support
  • Editable calculator tape
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Whether you're a business or leisure traveler, hopping from country to country is a breeze when you have Currency+ in your hands!  This Universal currency conversion application for the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch shows you what you're paying instantly and is easy to use even when you have jet lag. KEY FEATURES: - Currency Calculator - Apple Watch Support - Today Widget - Support For Over 150 World Currencies, Precious Metals & Bitcoin - Historical Charts - Trend Analysis - Background Rate Updates & Currency Alerts - Editable Calculator Tape - Inverse Currency Calculations - Transaction Fees or Taxes - 100% Ad Free What Makes Currency+ stand out from other Currency Apps? Currency Calculator When you are traveling in a different country, most of the time your focus will be on converting the local currency back to your home currency. The built in calculator lets you focus on two selected currencies on one screen. The built in calculator remains on the screen at all times making data entry quick and easy. Apple Watch Use Currency+ on the Apple Watch. See your favorites currency list and your Currency Alerts directly on the watch. Today Widget Use the Today Widget to quickly see the conversion rates between all your favorite currencies. Tap the rate to reverse the conversion. Tap any of the currencies on the list to set as the base currency. Support For Over 150 World Currencies & Precious Metals For times where you want to keep track of many currencies at one time, the favorites list is where you need to go. You pick from over150 world currencies and precious metals (powered by Yahoo.com). Selecting any currency in your list, enter a value and the rest of the currencies in your list will show you that amount in their own currency in real time. Historical Charts Currency+ has historical charts. You can view historical currency conversion charts for any two currencies. Touch the chart with a single finger to see data from any period in the past. Touch the chart with two fingers to compare currency exchange rates from any two past periods. Show charts for 1 day (real time intraday), 5day, 3 month, 6 month, 1 year, 2 years and 5 years. Currency Trends With Trends, you can select any of the 150+ world currencies and compare it to a list of other currencies to see how it has performed over time. See if your currency has strengthened or weakened. Select your time period from days to years. Export your work to an email, text, note, etc using the trend share sheet. Background Rate Updates & Currency Alerts Currency+ will go out and update your currency rates without taking your device out of your pocket. Whenever you open Currency+, your data will always be up to date. Do you want to be notified when a currency goes above or below a certain value? If so, Currency+ can notify you of these changes without the need to open the app. You will receive a push notification on your device whenever the currency you are watching goes beyond the limit you set. Editable Calculator Tape Currency+ has an integrated calculator tape that keeps track of everything that you do. You can send any value from the tap to any of your favorite currencies. You can edit/delete/insert tape values and your calculations will automatically update. Finally, you can put comments on any of your tape values to help you keep track of what your numbers stand for. Inverse Currency Calculations Need to do inverse or reverse currency calculations? Currency+ can switch between standard and inverse currency conversion modes on the fly. Transaction Fees or Taxes Currency+ can factor in transaction fees (or tax) automatically. Individuals rarely convert money at published exchange rates - most banks and exchange offices charge a fee. Enter the transaction fee percentage to give you a better estimate of your 'real' conversion rates. Make the leap with Jump Gap Software's Currency+, the currency converter that takes you around the world and back.

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Payfin

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Payfin turns a pile of debts into one clear picture: a single remaining balance, a projected debt-free date, and a plan to follow. Add what you owe, log each payment, and watch your total move as the payoff ring fills. Choose the method that fits you — avalanche (highest APR first) or snowball (smallest balance first) — and see how your projected debt-free date and interest change. FREE • Track one debt with the signature payoff ring and balance • Log payments and follow your progress • Pure-black dark and clean light themes PRO • Track unlimited debts • Avalanche & snowball planners with month-by-month projections • Projected debt-free date and monthly interest breakdown • Payment reminders and milestone moments • Home-screen widgets for your balance, next payment, and trajectory • Exclusive themes, accent colors, and app icons • Run "what-if" scenarios with extra payments and rate changes Payfin is a personal record-keeping and planning tool. Projections are estimates based on the numbers you enter — not financial advice. SUBSCRIPTION Payfin Pro is $4.99/week with a 3-day free trial, or $29.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://hs0929.github.io/payfin/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://hs0929.github.io/payfin/terms/

Screenshots

Currency+ (Currency Converter)4 screens
Payfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Payfin at Free against Currency+ (Currency Converter)'s $1.99. Currency+ (Currency Converter)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

Payfin is free to download; Currency+ (Currency Converter) costs $1.99 up front. Payfin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Currency+ (Currency Converter) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Currency+ (Currency Converter) versus Payfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrency+ (Currency Converter)Payfin
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames SpencerEunbi Go

Bugs and requests

Currency+ (Currency Converter)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Charts not loading properly
  • Conversion calculations displaying incorrectly
  • App freezing or crashing on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More frequent currency rate updates
  • Ability to customize the app's appearance
  • Integration with mobile wallets or payment apps

Payfin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Currency+ (Currency Converter)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Payfin

Subscriptions2
  • Payfin Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Payfin Yearly Premium Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Currency+ (Currency Converter) free?
Currency+ (Currency Converter) costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Payfin free?
Payfin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Currency+ (Currency Converter) or Payfin have ads?
Neither Currency+ (Currency Converter) nor Payfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Currency+ (Currency Converter) or Payfin?
Currency+ (Currency Converter) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Payfin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Currency+ (Currency Converter) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Payfin on October 24, 2026.

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