💱 triFX

triFX - Live Currency Exchange Rates

Stay on top of global currency markets with triFX - your intelligent menu bar companion for real-time exchange rates.

🎉 What's New in v1.8

Latest Update - January 2026

  • 👁️‍🗨️ Hide from Dock - Run triFX as a menu bar-only app for a cleaner desktop
  • ⚙️ Persistent Preference - Your dock visibility choice is remembered between launches
  • 🔄 Toggle Anytime - Switch between dock and menu bar-only mode from the menu

Previous Updates (v1.7):

  • 🧮 Quick Calculator with instant currency conversion
  • ↑↓ Rate Change Indicators to track trends
  • 🌐 Smart Error Recovery with automatic retry
  • 📡 Network Status Awareness for offline operation
  • 💻 MacBook Notch Support with adaptive display

Why Choose triFX?

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Quick Calculator

Left-click menu bar icon for instant currency conversion. Convert any amount between 40+ currencies with live rates.

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Rate Change Indicators

See ↑↓ arrows when currencies move. Track trends at a glance directly in your menu bar.

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Smart & Reliable

Intelligent error recovery with automatic retry. Network-aware operation with seamless offline mode.

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Always Visible

Exchange rates displayed directly in your macOS menu bar. No need to open apps or browser tabs.

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Fully Customizable

Choose any base currency from 18+ options and track up to 3 display currencies simultaneously.

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Notch-Aware Display

Automatically adapts to MacBook built-in displays with notches for optimal menu bar space usage.

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Auto-Updates

Exchange rates refresh automatically daily (dependent on API availability) with manual refresh option. Works offline with cached data.

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Privacy First

All data stored locally on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no cloud sync required.

Lightweight

Minimal system resources. Runs quietly in the background without slowing down your Mac.

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40+ Currencies

Support for major world currencies from USD and EUR to emerging market currencies.

Perfect For

  • International Travelers - Track spending across multiple countries and plan budgets
  • Forex Traders - Monitor daily rate movements with change indicators
  • Digital Nomads - Convert earnings and expenses on the fly while working globally
  • Freelancers - Calculate invoices for international clients instantly
  • E-commerce Sellers - Price products accurately across multiple currencies
  • Students Abroad - Manage expenses and budget in foreign currencies
  • Remote Workers - Handle payments from global employers seamlessly
  • Anyone Sending Money Internationally - Know exact exchange rates before transfers

How It Works

  • Left-Click - Opens quick calculator for instant conversions
  • Right-Click - Access settings menu to customize currencies
  • Menu Bar Display - Shows selected rates with change indicators (↑↓)
  • Automatic Updates - Fetches fresh rates daily with smart retry logic
  • Offline Mode - Uses cached rates when network unavailable

Supported Currencies

Base Currency Options: ARS, AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CLP, CNY, COP, DKK, EUR, GBP, JPY, MXN, NOK, PEN, SEK, USD, UYU

Display Currency Options (40+): ARS (Argentine Peso), AUD (Australian Dollar), BRL (Brazilian Real), CAD (Canadian Dollar), CHF (Swiss Franc), CLP (Chilean Peso), CNY (Chinese Yuan), COP (Colombian Peso), CZK (Czech Koruna), DKK (Danish Krone), EGP (Egyptian Pound), EUR (Euro), GBP (British Pound), GHS (Ghanaian Cedi), HKD (Hong Kong Dollar), HUF (Hungarian Forint), IDR (Indonesian Rupiah), ILS (Israeli Shekel), INR (Indian Rupee), JPY (Japanese Yen), KES (Kenyan Shilling), KRW (South Korean Won), MAD (Moroccan Dirham), MXN (Mexican Peso), MYR (Malaysian Ringgit), NGN (Nigerian Naira), NOK (Norwegian Krone), NZD (New Zealand Dollar), PEN (Peruvian Sol), PHP (Philippine Peso), PLN (Polish Zloty), RUB (Russian Ruble), SEK (Swedish Krona), SGD (Singapore Dollar), THB (Thai Baht), TRY (Turkish Lira), TWD (Taiwan Dollar), USD (US Dollar), UYU (Uruguayan Peso), VND (Vietnamese Dong), ZAR (South African Rand)

Note: Exchange rate data is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used for financial transactions. Rates are updated daily and sourced from ExchangeRate-API.
Independent Development: triFX is maintained by an independent developer as a personal project. Future updates, improvements, and compatibility changes are provided at the developer's discretion. The app is provided as-is, with exchange rate data updates dependent on the third-party API service.
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