# Coinoscope: visual coin search — Identify coins by image

> Mobile app for instant coin identification, valuation, and collection management. (iPhone/iPad app by Miccron.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coinoscope-visual-coin-search/id1329237590 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Miccron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329237589)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 133 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2018-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coinoscope-visual-coin-search/id1329237590/reviews.md

## What is Coinoscope?

Coinoscope – Coin Identifier & Value Guide

Instantly identify coins using your camera. Coinoscope helps collectors and hobbyists recognize coins, learn their history, and organize their collections in seconds.

Simply take a photo of a coin and the app will analyze it and show possible matches, issue year, and detailed information.

Perfect for coin collectors, numismatists, and anyone curious about coins they find.

Key Features

Instant Coin Identification
Snap a photo or upload an image to quickly identify coins from around the world, including detecting the coin’s issue year when visible.

Advanced Image Analysis
Automatically generated descriptions help explain the coin’s design, inscriptions, and historical context.

Estimate Coin Value
See market listings and approximate values based on real listings.

Search Similar Coins
Compare visually similar coins to help confirm identification.

Coin Collection Manager
Save identified coins and organize them in your personal collection.

Global Coin Database
Discover coins from many countries and historical periods.

How It Works

1. Open the camera in the app
2. Take a photo of a coin
3. Instantly see identification results and detailed information
4. Estimate the coin’s value and save it to your collection

Upgrade to Coinoscope Pro

Coinoscope offers an optional Pro upgrade that unlocks additional features:

- No ads or banners
- Unlimited advanced image analysis
- Unlimited issue year identification
- Unlimited coin value estimation
- Support for ongoing app development

Coinoscope Pro is available as:

- Monthly subscription
- Yearly subscription
- One-time lifetime purchase

Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple ID settings.

Perfect For

- Coin collectors
- Numismatics enthusiasts
- Antique hunters
- Treasure hunters
- Anyone curious about coins

## Key features

- Instant coin identification via camera
- Detect coin issue year
- Estimate coin value
- Organize coin collections
- Global coin database
- Advanced image analysis

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coinoscope Pro Yearly | $5.49 | per year |
| Coinoscope Pro Quarterly | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Coinoscope Pro Quarterly | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Coinoscope Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Coinoscope Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coinoscope Pro (unlimited) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

## What do users think of Coinoscope?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good for identifying common coins
- 👍 Helpful for newbies
- 👍 Identifies foreign coins
- 👍 Great recognition
- 👍 Useful for sorting collections
- 👍 Accurate identification
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Identifies old/foreign coins
- 👍 Free app

**Cons**

- 👎 Inaccurate identification
- 👎 Frequent intrusive ads
- 👎 Daily scan limit restrictive
- 👎 Does not grade coins
- 👎 Misidentifies coins
- 👎 Ads cover buttons
- 👎 Valuations in dollars only
- 👎 Slow/not a time saver
- 👎 Ads too frequent
- 👎 Camera focus issues
- 👎 No support
- 👎 Useless for older coins
- 👎 Doesn't read year
- 👎 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Crashes frequently
- 👎 Paid version not available
- 👎 Requires in-person visit
- 👎 Blurry pictures
- 👎 Expensive app
- 👎 Scans barcodes, not coins

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App freezes/initializes constantly
- Camera says 'invalid argument'
- Ads cover camera button
- Constant pop-up ads
- Ads with music cannot be backed out of
- App switches to Google ad
- App sends coin pics to data brokers
- Security concern: login attempt after download
- Bad URL

**Most requested features**

- Allow photo import from library
- Add flash for camera
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- Option to remove ads (paid version)
- Sort catalog alphabetically or by date
- Improve camera focus/macro control
- Add grading feature
- Allow typing in coin details/errors
- Support UK currency for valuations
- Allow scanning from camera roll

## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coinoscope-visual-coin-search/id1329237590/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nothing what I expected

*2026-06-14*

I didn’t like the app. I have a good camera on my phone and pictures were very blurry, there was no definite answer. Rather go to someone in person.

### 3/5 — Coin identified

*2026-04-12*

Only identifies and shows what coin could be worth. Does not grade, yet, if you just need identification, it identified. I really do not need to identify; I would prefer a grading. A few scans misidentified but my thought is if not a clear enough pic, could do this. Identified my Madison dollar coin as a George Washington dollar.

### 1/5 — Don’t get this app

*2025-12-21*

I found this app to be lacking in professionalism and overall usability. The daily limit of only 15 coin scans is extremely restrictive, especially for anyone trying to value a collection properly. In addition, the constant pop‑up ads promoting more expensive valuation apps make the experience feel intrusive and frustrating.

Unfortunately, the app does not offer the value or functionality it promises, and I do not believe it is worth customers’ time. I am very disappointed and will be requesting a refund.

### 1/5 — useless

*2025-10-07, version 1.7.0*

app can only scan barcodes, not coins — after 15 seconds, app switches to a Google ad

### 3/5 — Average

*2025-09-09*

Tells me what I already know , what the coin is and then a generic description the same as Google lens . Doesn’t pick up errors I’ve tried double stamped coins I’ve tried many things and doesn’t pick it up just tells me eg 1999 $2 coin with Queen Elizabeth 11 on it these are face value but if it had errors could be worth more , so ok I have eyes I can see that already lol

### 1/5 — Lohnt nicht

*2025-08-11*

In der free Version Werbung ohne Ende. Nach zwei Scanns eine Werbung, wirklich Nervtötend. Von 10 Münzen 3 falsch erkannt. Hab’s gleich wieder deinstalliert

### 1/5 — Ads every few seconds

*2025-07-15*

I could barely use the app because a stupid ad with music (that cannot be backed out of) starts playing every few seconds. I’d have to restart the app to use it only to be hit with another add.  It worth the time downloading it.

### 1/5 — Terrible this deserves 0 stars

*2025-07-04, version 1.7.0*

I was snapping some photos of a 1993-S quarter just to see value, but when it popped up similar coins it was showing penny’s ranging from 1952-1978. I decided to try some others and it was very inaccurate I recommend coin facts for a free accurate and easy to use identifier that shows accurate price ranges. I am disappointed.

### 3/5 — I don’t know

*2025-04-18*

The app is ok but when I take a picture for example a 1990 US penny, it shows everything but a value for the 1990 US penny I wanted to know the value. Btw I know the 1990 US penny is basically worth $0.10 maximum but I just used it for a test.

### 2/5 — Valuations are in dollars!

*2025-04-13*

The app works well identifying coins but all the valuations are in dollars, I want UK currency - £s.

## Frequently asked questions about Coinoscope

### What does Coinoscope do?

Coinoscope is a mobile application that allows users to instantly identify coins using their smartphone camera. It provides detailed information about the coin, including its issue year, historical context, and estimated value, helping collectors manage and learn about their coin collections.

### How do I identify a coin with Coinoscope?

To identify a coin, simply open the camera within the app, take a clear photo of the coin, and the app will analyze it to provide possible matches, issue year, and detailed information. You can also upload existing images for analysis.

### What are the features of Coinoscope Pro?

Coinoscope Pro is an optional upgrade that removes ads and banners, offers unlimited advanced image analysis, unlimited issue year identification, and unlimited coin value estimation. It also provides long-term desktop session keys and supports ongoing app development.

### How much does Coinoscope cost?

The basic version of Coinoscope is free to use and includes ads. An optional Pro upgrade is available with monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase option, offering enhanced features and an ad-free experience.

### Who is Coinoscope for?

Coinoscope is designed for coin collectors, numismatics enthusiasts, antique hunters, treasure hunters, and anyone who is curious about identifying coins they find. It's a useful tool for both novice and experienced collectors.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.0 — 2026-04-10

New feature: You can now take photos of both sides of your coin for more accurate identification!
Tap “Scan Both Sides” to enable this feature. First, capture the front side, then flip the coin and capture the back side.

### 1.8.0 — 2026-03-14

- Issue year identification – the app can now detect the year of issue when visible on the coin.
- Search in My Collection – quickly find coins in your saved collection using the new search feature.

### 1.7.0 — 2024-11-29

Advanced Image Analysis feature

### 1.6.1 — 2024-06-10

French UI localization

### 1.6.0 — 2024-05-28

Additional UI localization in German, Spanish, and Russian.
Camera focus improvements.

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