# Intercede vs PCGS Cert Verification

Intercede and PCGS Cert Verification both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Intercede's written reviews are positive against 57% of PCGS Cert Verification's. Intercede also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). PCGS Cert Verification's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intercede sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PCGS Cert Verification asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Intercede against 4.8 for PCGS Cert Verification. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Intercede's written reviews are positive against 57% of PCGS Cert Verification's.

Intercede ships an update fortnightly, PCGS Cert Verification every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intercede | PCGS Cert Verification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intercede-catholic-novenas/id1088485587/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcgs-cert-verification/id1093919193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 8.4K |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devoted Coders, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088485586) | [PCGS](https://appshunter.io/developer/347349342) |

## What reviewers say

### Intercede

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intercede-catholic-novenas/id1088485587)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Reference, #202 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers a focused approach to Catholic prayer, specializing in novenas for various intentions. It provides guided prayer experiences, saint biographies, and community features to deepen your spiritual life. Track your intentions and progress through your prayer journey.

**Highlights:** Extensive novena collection for various intentions, Detailed saint biographies, Timely prayer reminders, Option to pray with friends and family, Track personal prayer intentions, View prayer history and progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Patron | $4.99 | per month |
| Canonization Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| Blessed Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Patron | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Powerful novenas and prayers
- 📆 Helpful daily reminders
- 🗓️ Keeps track of progress
- 🔖 Wide selection of novenas
- 🌟 Deepens faith and relationship with saints

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔊 Lack of audio/TTS option
- 🔧 Some technical issues reported

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues causing loss of progress
- App crashes or freezes reported

**Requested features**

- Add more novenas and prayers
- Improve search and filtering options
- Implement audio/TTS support
- Allow customization of reminders
- Provide more free content


### PCGS Cert Verification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcgs-cert-verification/id1093919193)

Easily verify the authenticity of coins and banknotes by scanning certification barcodes, QR codes, or using NFC technology. Access detailed information like grade, mintage, and value, along with high-resolution images and historical data.

**Highlights:** Quick on-the-go verification, NFC Gold Shield Technology, Barcode and QR code scanning, Text recognition for old holders, Access coin/banknote details, Links to CoinFacts and ValueView

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ The best
- 🔒 Fantastic to verify authenticity
- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Useful app for beginners and experienced collectors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Database down for maintenance
- Barcode scanner not working on newer devices
- App crashes on launch or when scanning

**Requested features**

- Integrate with other PCGS apps
- Improve barcode scanning functionality
- Add support for newer device cameras
- Enhance readability with better color scheme


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intercede free?

Intercede is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PCGS Cert Verification free?

PCGS Cert Verification is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Intercede or PCGS Cert Verification?

Intercede is rated higher. Intercede averages 5.0 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while PCGS Cert Verification averages 4.8 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Intercede or PCGS Cert Verification have ads?

Neither Intercede nor PCGS Cert Verification shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intercede or PCGS Cert Verification?

Intercede ships an update fortnightly, and PCGS Cert Verification every 5 weeks. Most recently, Intercede was updated on October 24, 2026 and PCGS Cert Verification on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*