Kaeru What's Coming
Kaeru is now available on the App Store. Here's everything in v1.0 — and what we're building next.
Shipping in v1.0
Everything in the first releaseCurrency Converter
Instant conversion between 50+ world currencies with real-time rates. Drag slider or type to adjust amounts. Quick-amount chips for common values.
- 50+ currencies across all major regions
- Real-time rates from open-source currency API
- Drag control with haptic feedback
- Quick amounts: $1, $5, $10, $50, $100…
100% Offline Support
Cached rates let you convert anywhere — on a plane, in a remote area, or wherever you have no signal. Your last fetched rates are always available.
- Rates cached on-device after each fetch
- No connection required to convert
- Cache timestamp shown in the UI
Multi-Output Mode
See your amount converted into all your favorite currencies simultaneously — perfect for comparison shopping while traveling.
- All favorites shown at once
- Same amount, all your pairs, one screen
Conversion History
Your last 100 conversions saved automatically. Review past calculations and pick up right where you left off.
- Last 100 conversions stored on-device
- Tap any entry to restore the amount and pair
iPhone Widgets
WidgetsThree widget sizes — small, medium, and lock screen — so your most important rate is always a glance away. No need to open the app.
- Small widget: current rate for your favorite pair
- Medium widget: rate + all your favorite pairs
- Lock Screen widget: rate at a glance
- Configurable pair via App Intents
- Reads from local cache — no network needed
Apple Watch App
watchOSA full standalone converter on your wrist. Rotate the Digital Crown to adjust the amount in real time. Works offline with cached rates — no iPhone needed.
- Full watchOS 10 app — standalone, no iPhone required
- Digital Crown to adjust amounts with dynamic step size
- Reads from shared App Group cache
- Always-on currency pair from your favorites
Planned
Post-launch featuresRate Alerts
PlannedGet notified when a pair hits your target
Set a target exchange rate for any currency pair and receive a notification when the live rate crosses that threshold. Useful for travelers planning ahead or anyone waiting for a good moment to exchange.
- Per-pair target rate with above/below trigger
- Background fetch to check rates periodically
- Push notification with the current rate
Rate History Chart
PlannedSee how a pair has moved over time
A simple line chart showing the exchange rate trend for the current pair over the past 7 or 30 days. Helps users understand if a rate is historically high, low, or average.
- 7-day and 30-day view
- Min / max / average labels
- Uses historical data from the same open-source API
Exploring
Ideas for the futureiPad App
Native iPad layout with side-by-side panels
A native iPad layout taking advantage of the larger screen — converter on the left, multi-output and history on the right.
Siri Shortcuts
Convert currency with your voice
Ask Siri "Convert 50 dollars to euros with Kaeru" and get the result without opening the app.
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