Comparison

CurrencyEx Convert vs FreeRate

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

Head to head
About

CurrencyEx Convert

Easily convert currencies with real-time exchange rates for over 150 options, including cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Set rate alerts, manage multiple currency wallets, and view historical charts. Sync data across devices with iCloud backup.

Highlights
  • 150+ currency support
  • Real-time exchange rates
  • Rate alerts
  • Basic money management (wallets)
  • Historical charts
  • iCloud Backup/Sync
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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CurrencyEx -- A Useful Currency Exchange and Converter A currency converter for 150+ currencies with hourly exchange rates update. Key Features: - Auto update exchange rates. - Rate Alert, send notification while required rate reached. No login/email required. - Basic money management (called Wallet) for each currency. - Click flags image to set Main Currency. - History charts, with 1day, 1week, 1month, 3 months, 1-year, 5-years and 10-years. - Identify the local currency according to your setting. - Support iCloud Backup/Sync, include currency list and wallets. - Support Apple Watch (watchOS>=2.0) - Support Today Extension - Support iMessage - Include 150+ currencies, bitcoin(BTC) and Metals (XAU,XAG,XCP,XPD,XPT) prices === Detail for "Sponsor program(No ads during reward service period)" on iAP: We have run tens of operations for many years and will strive for long-term operation. However, please be noted that there will be no refund upon the suspension of service due to situations out of our control.

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/

Screenshots

CurrencyEx Convert4 screens
FreeRate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FreeRate at none against CurrencyEx Convert's shown. CurrencyEx Convert's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, 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. CurrencyEx Convert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FreeRate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CurrencyEx Convert versus FreeRate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrencyEx ConvertFreeRate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoItWell Application LtdASABA LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CurrencyEx Convert

One-time1
  • Donation program (NoAds)$3.99
2 purchases

FreeRate

Subscriptions1
  • FreeRate VIP Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • FreeRate VIP Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is CurrencyEx Convert free?
CurrencyEx Convert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreeRate free?
FreeRate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CurrencyEx Convert or FreeRate have ads?
CurrencyEx Convert shows ads; FreeRate does not.
Which is updated more often, CurrencyEx Convert or FreeRate?
CurrencyEx Convert ships an update every 2 months, and FreeRate every 2 months. Most recently, CurrencyEx Convert was updated on October 6, 2026 and FreeRate on September 30, 2026.

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