Comparison

Currency Widget vs QuickFX

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

Head to head
About

Currency Widget

Features
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INSTANT ACCESS Glance at your home screen. No apps to open. No waiting. Just the information you need, when you need it. PERFECT FOR TRAVELERS Know if you're getting a good deal when spending abroad. Avoid tourist traps. Make smarter money decisions abroad. SMART FEATURES Live rates updated daily Beautiful widget design (light & dark mode) Quick calculator for specific amounts Custom conversion amounts Supports 29+ world currencies TRY FREE FOR 7 DAYS Start with a free trial. Cancel anytime. No commitment. FREE VERSION INCLUDES: 2 conversion rates All major currencies Daily updates Quick calculator GO PREMIUM FOR JUST £0.99/WEEK: 10 conversion rates on widget Set custom conversion amounts Remove all ads Unlimited calculator access Support indie development TRUSTED BY TRAVELERS WORLDWIDE From backpackers in Bangkok to business travelers in New York, thousands trust Currency Widget Pro for accurate, up-to-date exchange rates. CURRENCIES SUPPORTED: British Pound (GBP), US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Thai Baht (THB), Japanese Yen (JPY), Chinese Yuan (CNY), Australian Dollar (AUD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Swiss Franc (CHF), Indian Rupee (INR), South Korean Won (KRW), Singapore Dollar (SGD), Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), New Zealand Dollar (NZD), Swedish Krona (SEK), Norwegian Krone (NOK), Danish Krone (DKK), Polish Zloty (PLN), Mexican Peso (MXN), Brazilian Real (BRL), South African Rand (ZAR), Turkish Lira (TRY), Russian Ruble (RUB), UAE Dirham (AED), Saudi Riyal (SAR), Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), Philippine Peso (PHP), Vietnamese Dong (VND) Download now and never wonder about exchange rates again! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.anopiadigital.com/app-privacy

About

QuickFX

This app provides real-time currency exchange rates directly on your home screen widget. Easily convert amounts between over 30 currencies and view historical trends at a glance. It offers a clean, ad-free experience without requiring an account or subscription.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • Real-time exchange rates
  • 30+ currency support
  • Favorite currency pairs
  • 7-day trend charts
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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QuickFX converts currencies without getting in your way. Type an amount and you have the answer. 161 currencies, with rates updated every hour. THE CONVERTER Type in either box and the other one updates as you go. Pin the pairs you use most and switch between them with one tap. The chart shows how the rate has moved over the last day, week or month, and a little speech bubble tells you in plain English whether today is a good day to change money. HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN AND WRIST Widgets show your rate without opening the app. There's an Apple Watch app, and Siri and Shortcuts can do a quick conversion for you. RATE ALERTS Set a target rate and QuickFX lets you know when a currency gets there. YOUR LANGUAGE English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. Pick one in Settings, or let QuickFX follow your iPhone. QUICKFX PRO The converter is free and always will be. Pro adds the extras for people who travel a lot. Scan prices. Point your camera at a menu or a price tag and every price is converted right where it's printed. Freeze the picture, zoom in, save it to Photos. The reading happens on your iPhone, so it works without a connection. Your card's fee. Most bank cards add 1.5 to 3% when you pay in another currency. Tell QuickFX your fee and it adds it to every conversion and every scanned price, so you see what you'll really pay. Longer charts. Three months, one year, five years, or all the way back. Ten colours for the converter. Swiss made by Purple Mouse. No account, no ads. QuickFX Pro is a yearly subscription. It renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and you can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://purplemousehq.github.io/QuickRate-Data/privacy.html

Screenshots

Currency Widget1 screens
QuickFX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QuickFX at 17.0 against Currency Widget's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Currency Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and QuickFX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Currency Widget versus QuickFX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrency WidgetQuickFX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames ComptonMichael Knox

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Currency Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
4 purchases

QuickFX

Subscriptions1
  • QuickFX Pro$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Currency Widget free?
Currency Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickFX free?
QuickFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Currency Widget or QuickFX have ads?
Neither Currency Widget nor QuickFX shows ads.

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