Comparison

FreeRate vs HowMuchEx

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

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About

FreeRate

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FreeRate is a minimalist tool that combines real-time exchange rate tracking, rate alerts, and exchange records. Core Features: ・Real-time Rate Tracking: Supports major global currencies and cryptocurrencies. ・Smart Rate Alerts: Set custom alert conditions. Get push notifications instantly when rate changes trigger your conditions. ・Professional Trend Charts: Provides clear and intuitive historical trend charts. ・Personal Exchange Records: Log your exchange transactions (amount, time, counterparty) anytime, anywhere for easy future reference. Important Notes: ・Exchange rate data is updated every 5 minutes. ・Rate alerts may experience a delay of 5-10 minutes. ・If you are using the app in mainland China, please switch the "Data Source" to "China" in the app settings to ensure stable data retrieval. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://www.asaba.jp/freerate/

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HowMuchEx

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Ever looked at a price tag abroad and wondered how much it really costs in your own currency? HowMuchEx lets you point your camera at any price and instantly see the conversion. Price tags, menus, receipts -- just hold up your phone and the amount appears in your currency. No more typing numbers one by one. --- When it comes in handy --- - Browse a supermarket shelf and see prices convert as you go - Check a restaurant menu to understand what each dish costs - Get a feel for prices when haggling at a local market - Track business expenses in your home currency Walking through a foreign supermarket with dozens of unfamiliar prices? Just aim your phone at the shelf. Prices convert one after another as you move along. At a restaurant, point at the menu and instantly know which dishes fit your budget. At the airport duty-free, a quick scan tells you if a deal is really worth it. --- Works offline --- Exchange rates are stored in the app. On a plane, in a remote village, with no signal -- you can still convert prices. Rates update automatically when you reconnect. No action needed. Perfect for saving on data roaming while abroad. --- Detects your location --- The app recognizes where you are and suggests the local currency. Land in the US -- dollars. Europe -- euros. Thailand -- baht. No need to change settings every time you cross a border. Manual changes are always available too. --- Smart suggestions --- Number formats differ worldwide. The "Did you mean?" feature shows alternative interpretations -- different decimal positions, one digit more or less. Each suggestion includes the converted amount so you can spot the right one at a glance. --- Quick calculator --- Type an amount directly and convert instantly. Shortcut buttons (+100, +500, +1000) let you build up amounts quickly. Great for adding up items or quick mental math. --- Supported currencies --- 20+ currencies. Convert from any to any. - Japanese Yen (JPY) / US Dollar (USD) / Euro (EUR) / British Pound (GBP) - Chinese Yuan (CNY) / Korean Won (KRW) / Indian Rupee (INR) - Australian Dollar (AUD) / Canadian Dollar (CAD) / NZ Dollar (NZD) - Swiss Franc (CHF) / Swedish Krona (SEK) - Norwegian Krone (NOK) / Danish Krone (DKK) - Singapore Dollar (SGD) / Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) - Mexican Peso (MXN) / Brazilian Real (BRL) - Russian Ruble (RUB) / South African Rand (ZAR) Won to Yen, Euros to Dollars, Baht to AUD -- any combination works. --- Reads numbers in any script --- Arabic-Indic numerals, Thai digits, Devanagari, Bengali and more. Arabic currency symbols supported too. --- Conversion history --- Every conversion is saved automatically. Check what you spent later. Select multiple entries to see totals -- handy for tracking daily expenses abroad. --- Who is it for --- - Travelers exploring new countries - Business travelers tracking expenses - Students and expats starting life abroad - Online shoppers buying from foreign stores - Anyone curious about exchange rates No account required. Set up in seconds. * Exchange rates displayed in this app are based on reference rates from a specific point in time and are provided as a rough guide only. They do not reflect real-time market rates or the actual rates applied by credit card companies, banks, or currency exchange services at the time of payment. This app does not guarantee the accuracy of any displayed amount. For final purchasing or exchange decisions, please refer to the rates provided by your financial institution or local exchange service. Download now and make your next trip easier.

Screenshots

FreeRate4 screens
HowMuchEx3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HowMuchEx at none against FreeRate's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FreeRate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. HowMuchEx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FreeRate versus HowMuchEx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeRateHowMuchEx
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASABA LLCYuto Inagaki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FreeRate

Subscriptions1
  • FreeRate VIP Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • FreeRate VIP Lifetime$3.99
None

HowMuchEx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreeRate free?
FreeRate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HowMuchEx free?
HowMuchEx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FreeRate or HowMuchEx have ads?
Neither FreeRate nor HowMuchEx shows ads.

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