Comparison

Kanverta vs RateGlance

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

Head to head
About

Kanverta

Features
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Kanverta - Your Smart Currency Converter Convert 160+ currencies instantly with real-time exchange rates. The essential currency conversion app for travel, business trips, and online shopping. Key Features: - Real-time exchange rates updated automatically - Camera OCR: Scan price tags and signs for instant conversion - Multi-currency converter: Compare multiple currencies at once - Travel tools: Tip calculator, tax calculator, bill splitter, fee calculator - Home screen widget for quick currency checks - Rate alerts: Get notified when rates reach your target - Offline mode with cached rates - Dark mode support Whether you're traveling abroad, shopping internationally, or managing foreign currencies, Kanverta makes currency conversion fast, accurate, and effortless.

About

RateGlance

This app provides real-time currency exchange rates for over 140 currencies, with daily updates from the European Central Bank. Set custom alerts for target rates and track price history. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features like server-side alerts and unlimited tracking.

Highlights
  • 140+ currency conversions
  • Daily ECB rate updates
  • Price history (1-day, 1-week)
  • Custom rate alerts
  • Home-screen widget
  • Server-side alerts (Pro)
  • Unlimited alerts (Pro)
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RateGlance is a clean, fast FX terminal in your pocket. Convert between 140+ currencies — every active currency in the ISO 4217 catalog, with rates from the European Central Bank refreshed each business day. Watch the pairs that matter and get notified the instant one hits your target. FREE • Convert across 140+ currencies • 1-day and 1-week price history for any pair • 1 active rate alert (above OR below) • Home-screen widget that shows your default pair at a glance • On-device alert checking when the app is open RATEGLANCE PRO — $2.99 one-time, no subscription • SERVER-SIDE ALERTS — we watch ECB rates for you and push the moment your target hits, even when the app is closed. Free relies on on-device background fetch, which iOS often runs only once a day. • UNLIMITED ALERTS — track as many pairs and thresholds as you want. • RANGE ALERTS — set an upper AND lower threshold on the same pair in one step. Get pinged whether EUR/USD breaks 1.10 or drops below 1.05. • FULL CHART HISTORY — 1M, 3M, and 1Y windows unlocked (Free includes 1D + 1W). WHY RATEGLANCE • No ads. • No account, no sign-up, no tracking. • One-time purchase. Not a subscription. • Rates from Frankfurter (ECB-authoritative) with a community feed filling in the long tail of currencies the ECB doesn't publish. • Your alerts and favorites stay on your device. Pro adds an opt-in server-side check we run on Cloudflare so notifications fire even when the app is closed. PERFECT FOR • Frequent travelers watching for the right moment to exchange • Freelancers and remote workers paid in foreign currency • Anyone tracking a specific FX pair without wanting a "trading platform" UI

Screenshots

Kanverta4 screens
RateGlance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RateGlance at none against Kanverta's shown. RateGlance also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Kanverta sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RateGlance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Kanverta versus RateGlance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanvertaRateGlance
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRENTARO YAMAMOTOKAI HANA LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kanverta

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

RateGlance

One-time1
  • RateGlance Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Kanverta free?
Kanverta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RateGlance free?
RateGlance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kanverta or RateGlance have ads?
Kanverta shows ads; RateGlance does not.

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