# NGC vs Greysheet

The clearest difference is rating: Greysheet at 4.7 against NGC's 2.1. Greysheet also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 6%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). NGC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Greysheet sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. NGC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Greysheet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Greysheet has 3.8K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of NGC's written reviews are positive against 38% of Greysheet's.

NGC ships an update every 2 months, Greysheet every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NGC | Greysheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngc/id1187308010/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greysheet-rare-coin-pricing/id1546090211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | **38.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 69 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Numismatic Guaranty Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/545397855) | [CDN Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292814673) |

## What reviewers say

### NGC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngc/id1187308010)

This app provides coin collectors with access to essential resources from a leading third-party coin grading service. Verify coin certifications, explore population data, manage your collection, and stay updated with the latest news and research.

**Highlights:** Verify NGC Certification, NGC Census Population Data, NGC Registry for Collections, Latest NGC News & Research, Scan coin barcodes, Track coin rarity

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Coin verification functionality (when working)
- 📊 Census data and grading information
- 🔍 Barcode scanning capability
- 💾 Ability to build coin collection registry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during core functions
- 🔐 Persistent login issues and forced re-authentication
- 📵 Barcode scanner non-functional for extended periods
- 🚫 Manual cert number entry fails repeatedly
- ⚠️ App logs out users constantly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when scanning barcodes
- App crashes when entering certification numbers manually
- Login credentials not accepted despite working on website
- Barcode scanner detects but doesn't process codes
- Price guide values not displaying

**Requested features**

- Total collection value calculation
- Persistent login sessions
- Improved barcode/QR code scanning
- Price guide integration
- Coin photo display


### Greysheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greysheet-rare-coin-pricing/id1546090211)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Access industry-standard pricing and catalog data for rare coins and currency. Get hourly updates on wholesale and retail prices, auction records, and high-resolution images for U.S. and world numismatic items. Essential tools for collectors and dealers.

**Highlights:** Wholesale and retail pricing, Auction prices realized, High-resolution images, U.S. and world coin coverage, U.S. paper money coverage, World bank note coverage, Hourly price updates

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collector Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Collector+ Monthly | $16.00 | per month |
| Currency Dealer Monthly | $21.00 | per month |
| Coin Dealer Digital Monthly | $30.00 | per month |
| Coin Dealer Monthly | $40.00 | per month |
| Dealer Plus Monthly | $56.00 | per month |
| Collector Annual | $100.00 | per year |
| Collector+ Annual | $159.00 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $169.99 | per month |
| Currency Dealer Annual | $209.99 | per year |
| Coin Dealer Digital Annual | $299.00 | per year |
| Dealer Plus Annual | $559.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💵 Most valuable tool
- 🔍 Best app to see coin worth
- 🗓️ Indispensable for all coin collectors
- 📚 Outstanding tool for collectible coins and paper money
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🖼️ Tiny pictures, tiny value
- 🚫 0 customer support
- 🔒 Impossible to log in
- 🔒 Forced subscription, can't access without paying
- 💰 Very expensive, not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent search results
- Counting down free previews incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add search history
- Improve scrolling and navigation
- Provide offline viewing
- Add bookmarks and better screen navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NGC free?

NGC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Greysheet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NGC or Greysheet?

Greysheet is rated higher. NGC averages 2.1 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Greysheet averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do NGC or Greysheet have ads?

Neither NGC nor Greysheet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NGC or Greysheet?

NGC ships an update every 2 months, and Greysheet every 9 days. Most recently, NGC was updated on October 26, 2026 and Greysheet on October 29, 2026.

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