OANDA Currency Converter vs Wise

OCOANDA Currency Converter9.2Visit Wise8.2Visit

Higher score OC OANDA Currency Converter #2 in Currency Converter Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit OANDA

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Wise #7 in Currency Converter Apps 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Wise

• OANDA Currency Converter fits best

  Historical-rate and broad currency coverage

• Wise fits best

  Users who also need international transfers

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Side by side

Feature	OCOANDA Currency Converter 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Wise 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Currency Converter Apps	#7 in Currency Converter Apps
Best for	Historical-rate and broad currency coverage	Users who also need international transfers
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OANDA Currency Converter 1/3 · Wise 0/3
Offline mode	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Rate alerts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Historical rate charts	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Currencies supported	212 currencies	Not checked yet
Rate refresh frequency	Daily	Not checked yet
Available platforms	Both	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Historical exchange rates reach back to January 1990 Web converter covers 212 currencies, metals and obsolete currencies iPhone app adds charts, analysis and rate-adjustment options	Mid-market exchange rates with fees and delivery estimates shown upfront Tracks transfers and supports one-time or recurring scheduled payments Web, iOS, and Android apps with Apple Pay and Google Pay funding
Cons	No Android app is offered Rates are refreshed daily rather than continuously Currency coverage differs between the web and iPhone versions	Fees, delivery times, and recipient options vary by route and region Support materials are provided through documentation Primarily focused on money movement rather than standalone conversion
Our verdict	OANDA Currency Converter is a free web calculator and iPhone app for converting currencies with OANDA Rates. It suits travelers, freelancers, small businesses and researchers who need a straightforward conversion tool with historical… Read the review →	Wise is an international money transfer service for individuals and businesses that also provides exchange-rate checking. Users can send money abroad, receive payments, fund transfers by bank transfer or debit or credit card, and monitor… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OANDA Currency Converter — where it wins

  • Historical exchange rates reach back to January 1990
  • Web converter covers 212 currencies, metals and obsolete currencies
  • iPhone app adds charts, analysis and rate-adjustment options

  Where it doesn't

  • No Android app is offered
  • Rates are refreshed daily rather than continuously
  • Currency coverage differs between the web and iPhone versions

• Wise — where it wins

  • Mid-market exchange rates with fees and delivery estimates shown upfront
  • Tracks transfers and supports one-time or recurring scheduled payments
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Apple Pay and Google Pay funding

  Where it doesn't

  • Fees, delivery times, and recipient options vary by route and region
  • Support materials are provided through documentation
  • Primarily focused on money movement rather than standalone conversion

• OCOANDA Currency Converter9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free converter with deep historical data, broad coverage and iPhone charts.

  Visit OANDAFull verdict →
• Wise8.2/10 · Free plan

  A transfer-focused converter with tracking, scheduling, alerts, and mobile access.

  Visit WiseFull verdict →