Simple Currency Conversions vs Convert Currency Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Currency Conversions
Convert currencies quickly and easily, even without an internet connection. Save your favorite currency pairs and access recent conversions for tracking expenses. This app prioritizes your privacy by keeping all data on your device.
- Offline currency conversion
- Cached exchange rates
- Favorite currency pairs
- Conversion history
- Private data handling
- Dark mode support
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Currency conversion without the bloat. Type a number, see the result in both directions. That's it. Works offline Rates are cached with timestamps, so you can convert on a flight or in the subway. Favorites + history Pin the pairs you use most. Recent conversions save automatically—useful for tracking trip expenses later. Private by default No tracking. Everything stays on your device. Details that matter Dark mode. Haptic feedback. Built for iPhone.
Convert Currency Widget
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Currency Convert Widget helps you switch between currencies quickly—right on your iPhone and from a Home Screen widget. WHY YOU’LL LIKE IT • Home Screen widget in small, medium, and large sizes • Live exchange rates when you want up-to-date conversions • Or set your own fixed rate when you prefer a manual benchmark • Large widget includes a numpad so you can change amounts without opening the app • Standard and calculator-style widget layouts • Broad currency list with clear country/region flags • Light, dark, or system appearance in the app • Optional app language separate from the device language PERFECT FOR Travel planning, online shopping in other currencies, quick mental checks before you pay, and keeping a simple FX pair one tap away. PRIVACY We don’t require an account. Your settings and amounts stay on your device and sync to the widget through iOS storage you control. Live rates are fetched over a secure connection from a public exchange-rate API when you choose live mode. Enjoy a focused converter without clutter—built for speed and your Home Screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Convert Currency Widget at daily against Simple Currency Conversions's weekly. Simple Currency Conversions's advantage is iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.1). 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.
Simple Currency Conversions ships an update weekly, Convert Currency Widget daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Currency Conversions | Convert Currency Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Camacho | King Chun Kenny Chu |
In-app purchases
Simple Currency Conversions
No in-app purchases
Convert Currency Widget
No in-app purchases
Questions
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