ThxBud vs FXRate Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ThxBud
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Ever noticed what you say when settling up with friends? "Thanks, bud!" That's what ThxBud is all about. Split bills with friends โ effortlessly. No more awkward money talks, no more mental math, no more "I'll get you back later" that never happens. SNAPSPLIT โ SCAN & SPLIT Point your camera at any receipt. AI detects every item. Your buds claim what they ordered. The math does itself. ZERO OUT โ ONE TAP, ALL SETTLED Debts piling up in a group? Zero Out calculates the fewest payments needed and settles everyone up in one tap. SPLIT YOUR WAY Split equally, by custom amounts, or by percentage โ whatever works for your group. ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOU STAND Real-time balances with every bud. See exactly who owes what at a glance, and settle up with a tap. TRACK EVERY CENT From dinners to road trips to shared subscriptions โ keep a clear record of every expense. No more guessing or forgotten IOUs. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your buds 2. Snap a receipt or create an expense 3. Claim items or choose how to split 4. Track balances and settle up ThxBud โ split smarter, not harder. Terms of Use: https://thxbud.refactory.co.za/terms Privacy Policy: https://thxbud.refactory.co.za/privacy
FXRate Pro
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The currency converter that doesn't bombard you with ads or lock currencies behind a paywall. All 31 currencies free, offline rates cached, conversion history saved. FXRate: convert with confidence. WHAT'S FREE (FOREVER): - All 31 ECB currencies โ USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, and 27 more - Unlimited conversions โ no daily limits, no watching ads first - Currency favorites โ swipe to save your most-used pairs - Persistent defaults โ your last currencies remembered on every launch - Offline cached rates โ convert on planes, abroad, anywhere - Rate transparency โ see ECB source, update timestamp, offline indicator - Swap currencies with one tap FXRATE PREMIUM ($9.99 ONE-TIME): - Full conversion history (200 entries, searchable) - Multi-currency comparison โ compare one amount across many currencies - Support independent development - All future features included WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE FXRATE: - No ads. No interruptions. Ever. - No subscription. One price, yours forever. - Rates from the European Central Bank โ transparent and trustworthy - Works offline โ cached rates available without internet - Remembers your currencies โ never reset your pair again - Lightweight โ won't drain your battery COMPARE FXRATE TO COMPETITORS: Most currency converters show ads every conversion, lock currency switching behind a paywall, or charge monthly subscriptions. FXRate charges $9.99 once for premium features, keeps all currencies free, and never shows a single ad. Ever. BUILT FOR REAL USE: Whether you're checking prices while shopping abroad, sending money home, tracking exchange rates for business, or just curious about conversion rates โ FXRate gives you accurate results instantly without the frustration of paywalled basics. Select your currencies. Enter an amount. See the result. That's it. Privacy: No account required. Your conversions stay on your device.
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Verdict
ThxBud and FXRate Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. ThxBud sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FXRate Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ThxBud | FXRate Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Refactory Consulting Services Pty Ltd | CuprBot Labs Inc. |
In-app purchases
ThxBud
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$19.99
FXRate Pro
- FXRate Premium$9.99





