Comparison

Monex vs Currency Converter Optimised

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

Head to head
About

Monex

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Monex is your currency converter for quick and secure rate tracking. Stay up to date with real-time currency rates. Customize notifications for your preferred currencies and stay informed effortlessly. Make your life easy with Monex.

About

Currency Converter Optimised

Features
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Currency Converter Optimised brings real-time currency conversion and tax calculation together in one fast, beautiful app. REAL-TIME CURRENCY CONVERSION Convert between 30 major world currencies using live exchange rates from the European Central Bank (ECB) via the trusted Frankfurter API. - Instant conversion as you type โ€” no waiting, no loading screens - Bi-directional input: type in either currency field and the other updates automatically - One-tap swap button to reverse the conversion pair - Searchable currency picker โ€” find currencies by code (USD), name (Dollar), or country (United States) - Country flag indicators for quick visual identification - Manual refresh to fetch the latest rates on demand - Offline support: cached rates are available when you have no internet connection - Clear rate display showing the exact exchange rate and last-updated timestamp - ECB rate disclaimer for transparency SUPPORTED CURRENCIES (30) USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, HKD, HUF, IDR, ILS, INR, ISK, KRW, MXN, MYR, NOK, NZD, PHP, PLN, RON, SEK, SGD, THB, TRY, BRL, ZAR TAX CALCULATOR Quickly calculate the final price including tax โ€” no internet required. - Enter any base price and tax percentage - See a clear breakdown: base price, tax amount, and final total - Works completely offline โ€” all calculations happen on your device - Smart decimal input supporting both comma and period separators - Perfect for shopping, invoicing, freelancing, or travel budgeting PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN - No account required โ€” no login, no sign-up - No personal data collected or stored - Non-personalised ads only (removable with a one-time purchase) - GDPR-compliant consent management for EEA/UK users - All calculations performed locally on your device CLEAN & FAST Built with modern React Native technology for smooth, native performance on every iPhone and iPad. The minimal, distraction-free interface lets you focus on what matters โ€” getting accurate conversions and calculations instantly. REMOVE ADS Enjoy a completely ad-free experience with a single, one-time in-app purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring charges โ€” pay once and ads are gone forever across both the converter and tax calculator. DATA SOURCE Exchange rates are sourced from the European Central Bank (ECB) through the open-source Frankfurter API. Rates are updated daily on business days. Note: banks and merchants may apply different rates or fees for actual transactions.

Screenshots

Monex4 screens
Currency Converter Optimised3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monex at none against Currency Converter Optimised's shown. Currency Converter Optimised's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Monex versus Currency Converter Optimised: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonexCurrency Converter Optimised
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladyslav BilenkoMarcelo Amoretti

In-app purchases

None

Monex

No in-app purchases

None

Currency Converter Optimised

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monex free?
Monex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Currency Converter Optimised free?
Currency Converter Optimised is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Monex or Currency Converter Optimised have ads?
Currency Converter Optimised shows ads; Monex does not.

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