MEMRI iPhone Edition vs Crain Currency
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MEMRI iPhone Edition
Access unique video, translations, and analysis of media from the Middle East, Iran, South Asia, and North Africa. Share content, save favorites, and receive push notifications for the latest updates.
- Unique video content
- Translations and analysis
- Media from MENA region
- Content sharing
- Save favorites
- Push notifications
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MEMRI has been bridging the language gap between the West and the Middle East, Iran, South Asia, and North Africa for 15 years. Download the free MEMRI app today to access the latest content that you won't see anywhere else – unique video, translations, and analysis of the media of the region – and to quickly share content via Twitter, Facebook, and email, to save favorites, and to get push notifications – all for free.
Crain Currency
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From exclusive insights to peer-driven analysis, the Crain Currency app delivers the latest trends, thought leadership, and news shaping family offices. Stay informed with curated content, peer-to-peer perspectives, and expert commentary—all accessible in the app. The Crain Currency app is free to download. Free registration is required for full access to articles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Crain Currency at every 4 months against MEMRI iPhone Edition's every 11 months. MEMRI iPhone Edition's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MEMRI iPhone Edition ships an update every 11 months, Crain Currency every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MEMRI iPhone Edition | Crain Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIDDLE EAST MEDIA RESEACH INSTITUTE INC | Crain Communications, Inc. |
In-app purchases
MEMRI iPhone Edition
No in-app purchases
Crain Currency
No in-app purchases
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