Comparison

555 Calc vs Currency Professional

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

Head to head
About

555 Calc

This utility app helps engineers and hobbyists calculate resistor values for circuits using the Timer IC 555. Simply input frequency, duty ratio, and capacitor values to get the required resistor outputs.

Highlights
  • Calculate resistor values
  • Input frequency
  • Input duty ratio
  • Input capacitor value
  • Timer IC 555 circuit design
Features
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This App calculates registors value, when designing the circuit using Timer IC 555. How to (1) Input Frequency value. (2) Input Duty Ratio. (3) Input C1 Value. (4) Touch ‘Calculate’ button. (5) Registors value will be displayed. Note. * Set Duty Ratio to 50 ~ 99. * If you set Duty Ratio to 50, R1 value will be set to 0.

About

Currency Professional

Features
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Currency Professional is your reliable companion for travel, finance, and international shopping. The app provides real‑time exchange rates, clear country information including flags, and an intuitive calculator that lets you convert or further process amounts instantly. The app is deliberately designed to be clean, fast, offline‑capable, and optimized for both iPhone and iPad. Features at a Glance • Live Exchange Rates Automatic updates via the FCSAPI interface Precise rate data for over 80 currencies Visible timestamp of the latest update • Intuitive Currency Calculator Full calculator functionality (plus, minus, multiply, divide) Decimal input with comma Instant conversion into all stored currencies Automatic saving of the last entered amount • Countries & Flags Each currency with country, national flag, and full name Clear list of all available currencies Quick selection with a single tap • Favorites & Personalization Automatic saving of your preferred currencies Individual sorting via drag & drop (long‑press) Optimized layout for iPhone and iPad • Offline Mode Previously loaded rates remain available App continues to work even without internet • User‑Friendly Design Clear structure, large buttons — ideal for on the go Dynamic font sizes depending on screen width Modern layout with rounded elements Perfect for Travel & vacations Online shopping abroad Financial planning International business trips Forex enthusiasts Why this app? Because it simply works: fast, clear, without unnecessary clutter — yet with everything you need for precise currency conversions.

Screenshots

555 Calc1 screens
Currency Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 555 Calc at none against Currency Professional's 1. 555 Calc also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Currency Professional's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 20 months). On price 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 Professional sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 555 Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

555 Calc ships an update every 20 months, Currency Professional every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
555 Calc versus Currency Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter555 CalcCurrency Professional
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJibiki WorksGerhard Lentschik

In-app purchases

None

555 Calc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Currency Professional

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising$1.99

Questions

Is 555 Calc free?
555 Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Currency Professional free?
Currency Professional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 555 Calc or Currency Professional have ads?
555 Calc shows ads; Currency Professional does not.
Which is updated more often, 555 Calc or Currency Professional?
555 Calc ships an update every 20 months, and Currency Professional every 5 months. Most recently, 555 Calc was updated on October 28, 2026 and Currency Professional on October 25, 2026.

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