Conversion apps

10 Jun 2014

Ever been stuck with what size to buy when you’re overseas? What about knowing how much it’s actually going to cost in Australian dollars? These apps have you covered.

Apple iPhone

Converter Plus 

With the most extensive list of currencies and units in hundreds of categories, Converter Plus comes with heaps of calculators including mortgage, fuel consumption and many others. Convert multiple units simultaneously, add your own favourite list and know that you’re in good hands with the automatic currency update feature.

Categories include area, cooking, length, temperature, volume and of course, currency.

Convert!!! 

Convert offers a very user-friendly interface and offers conversions for time, length, weight, speed, temperature and area among others. The only downside to this app is that it doesn’t include currency.

Convert Units for Free 

Convert Units for Free prides itself on being the only app with real-time currency updates, adjusting the units live. The app also allows you to create your own unit conversions for anything you want.

Ad-Free Unit Converter 

A simple and intuitive converter, Ad-Free Unit Converter is easy to use and gives you the information you need without the fuss. All of your conversions are done in one screen rather than having to flick through numerous ones.

XL 

Convert clothing sizes using XL, an app that includes American, British, European and Japanese clothing sizes. Don’t despair that Australian sizes aren’t on there – generally, we’re the same as Britain. For men, the app includes jackets, shirts, shoes and trousers while for women you can convert clothing, underwear and shoes.

Android

Converter 

Converter uses a simply interface to make converting units so much easier. Conversion units include area, length, weight, speed, time and volume among others. Users describe it as excellent for rapid conversions that you need on the go.

ConvertPad

A user-friendly, fully-featured converter, ConvertPad is a simple but powerful unit converter. Features include real-time conversion and calculation, country-specific units and even a search function for additional unit information. There’s also an option to choose your language and a list of favourite conversions that you think you’ll use the most. 

Unit Converter

Unit Converter includes a list of favourites so you always have access to the most commonly-used conversions, plus a ‘quick list view’ so you can see all the conversions at a glance. More than 60 countries are included in the currencies listing and will be updated every time you open the app.

Clothing Size Conversion 

Clothing Size Conversion converts sizes for clothing, shows, jewellery, hats, suits and shirts with numerous countries represented. It’s very quick and easy to use so you’ll never be stuck at a shop without knowing what size to try on.