Comparison

TodayRate vs Convex currency

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

Head to head
About

TodayRate

Access real-time exchange rates for over 160 global currencies. Convert between any supported currency with up-to-date information.

Highlights
  • Real-time exchange rates
  • Supports 160+ currencies
  • Currency conversion
  • Global currency support
Features
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TodayRate is a simple multi-currency converter for travel, shopping, and everyday comparisons. ONE AMOUNT, MULTIPLE CURRENCIES Enter an amount to see several target currencies at once. The default amount of 1 makes rates easy to read. Tap a result to switch the base currency. Search currencies by name or code, save favorites, and arrange your list. DAILY HISTORICAL TRENDS Explore one-month, three-month, and one-year charts. Touch and drag to inspect the date and rate at a point, or look up a reference rate for a specific date. OFFICIAL BANK PAGES For pairs involving the Chinese yuan, open official foreign exchange pages from Bank of China, ICBC, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, China Merchants Bank, and Postal Savings Bank of China. Browse within the app or open the system browser. Page content, language, and availability are provided by each bank. CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE Use English, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. Follow the system language or make your own choice in Settings. CLEAR SOURCES AND LOCAL CACHING Reference rates are obtained through Frankfurter and display their source and reference date. Favorite currencies and loaded rates are saved on your device. Previously cached data remains available offline and is clearly marked. No registration or login is required. Daily reference rates are not live trading quotes. Actual exchange rates, settlement, and fees depend on your bank or service provider. The free app may show ads. An in-app purchase removes ads, and existing purchases can be restored. Support: https://tricosmos.cn/products/todayrate/

About

Convex currency

This app provides accurate daily currency exchange rates from the European Central Bank. It offers a clean interface, customizable conversion lists, and smart travel suggestions. Users can set rate alerts and utilize a home screen widget for quick access to favorite currency pairs.

Highlights
  • Accurate ECB reference rates
  • 30+ major world currencies
  • Customizable currency lists
  • Automatic local currency suggestions
  • Target rate alerts
  • Home screen widget
  • Ad-free and private
Features
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Currency conversion done right — accurate, beautiful, and completely ad-free. Convex Currency is a refreshingly simple currency converter built for people who want trustworthy rates without the clutter, ads, or tracking that fill other finance apps. Powered by official reference rates from the European Central Bank (ECB), Convex Currency gives you dependable conversions across 30+ major world currencies — wrapped in a clean, elegant interface that's a pleasure to use every day. WHY YOU'LL LOVE CONVEX CURRENCY Trusted rates, 30+ currencies Convert between all the major world currencies using official daily reference rates published by the European Central Bank. You'll always see exactly when rates were last updated — no guesswork. Built around your money Set your home currency once, then pin the currencies you use most for instant, at-a-glance conversions tailored to you. Smart travel suggestions Heading abroad? With your permission, Convex Currency can suggest the local currency automatically based on where you are — so you're ready the moment you land. Rate alerts Watching for the right moment? Set a target value and Convex Currency will notify you when a currency reaches it. Never miss a favorable rate again. Home Screen widget Keep your favorite currency pair right on your Home Screen and see the latest rate at a glance — no need to open the app. Private by design — no ads, ever We don't serve ads and we don't track you. Your usage stays yours. Convex Currency is supported entirely by subscriptions, which means our only job is to build a great app for you. A SUBSCRIPTION APP — START WITH A FREE TRIAL Convex Currency is available as a subscription. Start with a free trial, then keep full access with a monthly or yearly plan — whichever suits you. You can switch plans or cancel anytime, right from the app. Pricing is shown in the app in your local currency and varies by region. Download Convex Currency today and experience currency conversion the way it should be — accurate, elegant, and respectful of your privacy. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Convex Currency offers an auto-renewing subscription with a free trial, available on a monthly or yearly basis. Your free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/42431072 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/42431072

Screenshots

TodayRate4 screens
Convex currency4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Convex currency at 100% against TodayRate's 0%. Convex currency also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). TodayRate's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. TodayRate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Convex currency sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TodayRate ships an update every 6 weeks, Convex currency every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TodayRate versus Convex currency: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTodayRateConvex currency
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuilin Sanyu Technology Co., LtdKaran Ramesh Mewada

Customer experience

TodayRate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Convex currency

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TodayRate

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$1.99
4 purchases

Convex currency

Subscriptions4
  • Convex monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Convex currency Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Convex yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
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  • Convex currency Pro1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is TodayRate free?
TodayRate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Convex currency free?
Convex currency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TodayRate or Convex currency have ads?
TodayRate shows ads; Convex currency does not.
Which is updated more often, TodayRate or Convex currency?
TodayRate ships an update every 6 weeks, and Convex currency every 2 weeks. Most recently, TodayRate was updated on November 1, 2026 and Convex currency on October 31, 2026.

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