CoinsUK vs MyECS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CoinsUK
This app helps UK coin collectors track their collections. It catalogs over 920 coins with detailed information, mintage, and graphics. Features include live pricing, data backup, and rarity indicators.
- Catalog over 920 UK coins
- Detailed coin information and graphics
- Live monthly price updates
- Data backup and synchronization
- Rarity indicators (star ratings)
- Add notes to each coin
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This application assists UK coin collectors by keeping a checklist and quantity of over 920 coins, including 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p 50p, £1, and £2 coins. It also includes pre-1997 coin denominations and Crown coins, with each coin having its own detailed information such as mintage, description, and a coin graphic. Territorial, £5, £20, £50 and £100 coins are also listed. > Live Price information available updated on a monthly basis with historical price information > 3D Coin Views - Get up close and personal with your coins. Interactive 3D models now live for 70+ iconic designs. > 3D Coin hotspot information > Set Filters – Browse by theme! We’ve added smart filters to allow coins to be filtered by specific collections. > Over 1000 catalogued coins and dates > Live Device Synchronisation > Data Backup > Live Collections allowing users to see the actual percentage of coins collected by users of the application (available as part of Live Prices In-app purchase) > Live Price coin price change as a percentage > Face value and Estimated worth of collected coins > Small denominations included: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p and 20p coins with both reverse and obverse images > Ability to make notes on each coin > Search facility to allow quick and easy coin finding. > Gold, Silver, and Bronze Star Rating to give a visual indication of rarity > Overall and collected counts have now been added to each coin group as well as the ability to sort by date or mintage. Good luck collecting! ------------------ Live Prices Feature In-App Purchase • The subscription is an auto-renewable purchase and has a monthly duration period. Live Coin Price information is available whilst the In-App Purchase is active. • The monthly subscription price is charged at £0.49 • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: http://www.primalsoftware.co.uk/privacy_policy.html Terms of use: http://www.primalsoftware.co.uk/eula.html
MyECS
Access your ECS card information, application status, and financial history on the go. This app provides a virtual card with a QR code for site access and allows you to manage your profile and professional development reports.
- Virtual ECS card with QR code
- Real-time card status updates
- Financial history and receipt downloads
- CPD report generation
- Profile editing
- Application status notifications
- HSE status overview
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MyECS is the free-to-download virtual card and digital skills App for the electrotechnical industry. The MyECS App gives you quick access to all your ECS card information, ensuring you get access to projects quickly and simply, and keeping you in the loop with information on your application, renewals or changes which may affect you. The App gives you access to a QR code for real-time checking of your ECS card, which is an essential part of checks to access construction projects and sites across the built environment in the UK. The MyECS App is fully compatible with CSCS Smart Check as part of the UK-wide system for checking all 2 million plus CSCS partner cards. The MyECS app gives you: - Real-time ECS card images – as soon as an application or renewal is approved, your ECS card is live here in the App - The convenience of uploading your qualifications using your phone - Financial history – download your receipts and export as PDF documents for greater management - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Report – make sure you can evidence how you keep up to date with latest changes in your sector by downloading your qualifications and CPD report - Important notifications – get clear and simple information on where your application is in process, and if any further action needed - Profile editor – need to make updates to your account information? Do this through the MyECS App to ensure there are no unnecessary delays - Improved communications – enable push notifications to ensure you are always getting the latest information on your application - ECS Check Authorisation – stay in control and generate your authorisation code for those who need full access to your card information through the ECS website browser - Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness – get a quick snapshot on your current HSE status and previous assessments - Preferences – opt-in for special updates, marketing and partner information including discounts and other services of benefit Make sure you download the MyECS App to give you access and control over all your ECS employment and skills records in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoinsUK at 83% against MyECS's 11%. CoinsUK also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). MyECS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CoinsUK sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. MyECS asks for nothing beyond the download.
CoinsUK ships an update every 2 months, MyECS every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | CoinsUK | MyECS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Green | JIB Limited |
Customer experience
CoinsUK
MyECS
Bugs and requests
CoinsUK
Reported bugs
7 issues- Live prices inaccurate/outdated
- Coins ticked off on one page not appearing ticked on others
- App freezing and closing on its own
- Unable to add or remove coin quantities
- Subscription for live prices not reflecting correctly (default 50p)
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- Search function doesn't always work
- Request to join Facebook page pending for days
Requested features
17 requests- Update with new coins more often
- Include older coins (pre-1950s, George VI, Victorian)
- Expand territory coin listings (Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey)
- Add more live prices, especially for older/larger denominations
- Improve accuracy of live prices
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- Add feature to add/request custom coins
- Include pre-decimal coins
- Include bank notes
- Add cloud storage for data backup and syncing across devices
- Allow adding friends to see collections
- More customization options for display and organization
- Filter out uncirculated coins from listings
- Include world coins (American, Canadian)
- Add option to specify coin condition and associated value
- Filter commemorative-only coins separately
- Include coins below 50p (e.g., 1/2p)
- Link between iPhone and tablet for syncing
MyECS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CoinsUK
- Live Coin Price Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
MyECS
No in-app purchases









