# CoinsUK vs ControlPlus2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoinsUK at 83% against ControlPlus2's 20%. ControlPlus2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoinsUK sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. ControlPlus2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

CoinsUK ships an update every 2 months, ControlPlus2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoinsUK | ControlPlus2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coinsuk/id1221609236/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 180 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894990891) | [Colin Galbraith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371186521) |

## What reviewers say

### CoinsUK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coinsuk/id1221609236)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Coin Price Subscription | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 📱 Great for tracking collections
- 💡 3D coin feature praised
- 💰 Live prices available (with subscription)
- 🗺️ Includes Crown Territories coins

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Slow updates for new coins
- 📉 Inaccurate or outdated live prices
- 🚫 Missing many older coins (pre-1950s/pre-decimal)
- 🗺️ Incomplete territory coin listings
- 💰 Live prices require subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Live prices inaccurate/outdated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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### ControlPlus2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus2/id6444723892)

Manage your Orisec intruder alarm system remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Gain complete visibility, receive real-time notifications, and control multiple sites with an intuitive interface. Secure login options ensure quick and safe access to your system's status and events.

**Highlights:** Remote system access, Biometric login, Multi-site control, Arm/disarm alarm, Real-time notifications, Zone status monitoring, Device control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoinsUK free?

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

### Is ControlPlus2 free?

ControlPlus2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CoinsUK or ControlPlus2 have ads?

Neither CoinsUK nor ControlPlus2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoinsUK or ControlPlus2?

CoinsUK ships an update every 2 months, and ControlPlus2 every 3 months. Most recently, CoinsUK was updated on October 8, 2026 and ControlPlus2 on October 8, 2026.

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