# PCGS Cert Verification — user reviews > 94 indexed App Store user reviews of PCGS Cert Verification by PCGS, rated 4.80/5 from 8,131 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcgs-cert-verification/id1093919193/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcgs-cert-verification/id1093919193.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7,388 · 4★ 401 · 3★ 141 · 2★ 45 · 1★ 156 ## What do users think of PCGS Cert Verification? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - ⭐ The best - 🔒 Fantastic to verify authenticity - 🚀 Works great - 💡 Useful app for beginners and experienced collectors **Cons** - 🐛 Barcode scanner not working - 🐛 App crashes or freezes - 🔍 Difficulty reading text due to poor color contrast - 🔍 Camera issues, unable to focus on slab barcodes - 🔍 Inconsistent coin identification **Commonly reported bugs** - Database down for maintenance - Barcode scanner not working on newer devices - App crashes on launch or when scanning **Most requested features** - Integrate with other PCGS apps - Improve barcode scanning functionality - Add support for newer device cameras - Enhance readability with better color scheme ## Newest reviews (13 of 94) ### 3/5 — PCGS - coin value guide *2026-04-29, version 2.1.15* You Should have photos of the coin in the holder especially if it is a hand signed coin. (like NGC does) ### 4/5 — Great info Poor bar code scanning *2026-04-12, version 2.1.15* The info the app gives is great. Extremely useful. But the barcode scanner is not great. There’s no way to focus it on iPhone and it just does scan unless use click scan without barcode then it’s hit or miss on whether the right coin is displayed. If they could just fix the scanner to work on new iPhones it would be a perfect app ### 3/5 — Database Down *2025-11-02, version 2.1.15* This app is normally very good, but I have tried using the app today 11/1/2025 and the app says my slabbed coin has an invalid coin, when the site said it was valid last week. I then go to the website and try to get validation there. It says the database is down for maintenance. It has been down for at least 9 hours. The app should indicate when the database is down, and PCGS should minimize downtime. ### 2/5 — Camera barcode scanning doesn’t work *2025-10-04, version 2.1.15* The app hasn’t been updated in 3yrs. The scanner doesnt use the macro camera do it can’t scan the barcode on the coins ### 3/5 — Unreadable *2025-08-29, version 2.1.15* Why did the developer decide on yellow text on a white background. App is virtually unusable for me. ### 4/5 — Solid app barcode scanner needs improvement *2025-03-05, version 2.1.15* The app is solid. The only problem is the barcode scanner. It can bring up the wrong coin or you may have to scan multiple times. ### 3/5 — Coin Verification *2025-02-15, version 2.1.15* The verification process doesn’t seem to be working correctly. It could be me, but I can’t get it to work properly. ### 4/5 — Needs some fixes but useful *2025-01-27, version 2.1.15* The barcode scan feature does not use the device camera correctly. It is not able to focus or zoom, so you have to pull far away from the slab making it difficult or impossible to detect. The yellow text is low contrast and not very easy to read. ### 2/5 — Won’t Scan Barcodes *2024-12-01, version 2.1.15* App will not invoke macro mode on iPhone Pro models and fails to focus on PCGS slab barcodes ### 3/5 — Barcode scanning *2024-11-23, version 2.1.15* The barcode scanner does not read the barcode on the labels. ### 1/5 — 1945 standing liberty. *2024-11-08, version 2.1.15* Scanned the barcode several times. Came up to a 1901-O $10 piece. Actually scanning a 1945 walking livery 1/2 dollar coin. Not really sure what is up. ### 2/5 — Great App with problems *2024-08-26, version 2.1.15* It doesn’t open the association CoinFacts app when clicked ,also already installed and created by the same company, but instead wants me download it each time. BIG FORMAT FIX REQUIRED. Who creates an app with critical coin data only to make their valuable data appear in light yellow text on a very white background? ### 3/5 — 50/50 *2024-08-06, version 2.1.15* Perhaps it’s just me being new. I’m having a little problem scanning PCGS codes. The first time a Silver Proof Quarter came back as a Peace Dollar. I have no peace dollars in my collection. I’ll keep trying perhaps I’m making an error. Regardless all the details and information are just fantastic! Thank you ALL who provided this platform! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Never load *2026-08-02, version 2.1.15* It’s horrible. When ever you need the AP specially on weekends never loads ### 1/5 — Your barcode scanner sucks *2026-04-18, version 2.1.15* Couldn’t get the barcode on the label to scan how to manually type in the code and then your app told me my $130 coin was worth $29 It’s a 1 ounce .999 pure silver coin, silver silver spot is $80 ### 1/5 — Hard to Read! *2026-02-11, version 2.1.15* The yellow text against the white background is EXTREMELY difficult to read. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work 1/2 the time??? *2025-12-29, version 2.1.15* The scanner doesn’t read accurately & often can’t read anything ### 1/5 — No *2025-11-04, version 2.1.15* Nothing ### 1/5 — App problems *2025-11-02, version 2.1.15* App is not working. It says every number is a wrong certification number. Please fix. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Bad *2025-08-03, version 2.1.15* Tried to scan Four different coins and miss read all of them. ### 1/5 — Scanner never works *2025-07-21, version 2.1.15* The scanner used to work on this app, but since I downloaded it again to my new iPhone, it seldom scans the bar code. ### 1/5 — No working *2025-06-20, version 2.1.15* iPhone 16 Pro Max: camera does not work correctly with the app, no focus, barcode cannot be read. ### 1/5 — Need Pics *2025-04-14, version 2.1.15* You need to be able to see a pic of the item you are reviewing or it’s worthless. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Coin madness *2026-07-24, version 2.1.15* Ty for all ur help. Seems to b a beautiful app. New to the coin game. ### 5/5 — Best *2026-05-22, version 2.1.15* Easy and best way to validate ### 5/5 — PCGS Cert Review *2026-04-13, version 2.1.15* Very useful site when I am bidding on coins at auction and helping me determine the value of coins I am considering. Keep up the good work. ### 5/5 — Amazing app. *2026-01-24, version 2.1.15* Very accurate with item description and values. Keep up the good work guys! ### 5/5 — The best *2025-11-15, version 2.1.15* Works fantastic!!! ### 5/5 — PCGS cert verification *2025-02-18, version 2.1.15* This app is extremely useful its nice to be able to verify a coins certification before purchasing ### 5/5 — Great Service *2024-11-09* The PCGS certification APP is a really useful aid and helps to confirm the authenticity of the article in question. ### 5/5 — Get tool for avoiding counterfeits *2024-03-24, version 2.1.15* Collectors should use the certification check before every purchase. ### 5/5 — Coin check *2023-08-15, version 2.1.15* Unbelievable works fantastic to check the serial numbers on your coins. Never have an issue love every minute of it. ### 5/5 — Peace of mind *2023-05-19, version 2.1.15* Absolute relief knowing that my coins are authentic. A great tool to have when prospecting in the wild as well --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*