# NGC vs CoinScan

The clearest difference is rating: CoinScan at 3.1 against NGC's 2.1. NGC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (78 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoinScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NGC asks for nothing beyond the download.

CoinScan holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NGC has 78 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of NGC's written reviews are positive against 0% of CoinScan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | NGC | CoinScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngc/id1187308010/reviews) | **[3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coinscan-ai-value-identifier/id6757780929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **6.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Numismatic Guaranty Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/545397855) | [Airborne Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809450259) |

## 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


### CoinScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coinscan-ai-value-identifier/id6757780929)

Instantly identify coins using AI and image recognition. Get market value, technical specs, and track your collection's worth. Discover rare variations and prepare for sales with up-to-date pricing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered coin identification, Instant market value estimation, Digital collection ledger, Technical coin specifications, Rare variation detection, Market price monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NGC free?

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

### Is CoinScan free?

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

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

CoinScan is rated higher. NGC averages 2.1 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while CoinScan averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do NGC or CoinScan have ads?

Neither NGC nor CoinScan shows ads.

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