Comparison

CoinsUK vs The Detectory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

The Detectory

Features
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The Detectory is the all-in-one app built for the metal detecting community. Whether you run a club, lead a group of friends, or just love a good day out with the detector, it brings everything you need into one place. Run your club • Create or join a detecting club in minutes • Manage members with role-based permissions • Set custom rules, dig points, and priority RSVPs • Keep private club discussions away from public eyes Plan events • Organise digs and meet-ups with full event details • Drop precise locations using GPS, what3words, or worldwide address search • Draw field boundaries on satellite maps so members know exactly where to swing • Send automatic event reminders to attendees • Track RSVPs and attendance Log every find • Record finds with photos, location, depth, material, and notes • GPS-accurate find locations with what3words for later reference • Estimate dates and link finds to specific events • Find locations are private — only you and your club admins ever see coordinates Identify finds with AI (Pro) • Snap a photo — both sides for coins — and get an AI identification in seconds • Suggests object name, period, date range, material, condition, rarity, and historical context • Pre-fills your Log Find form so you can save in a tap • Not happy with the result? Add what you can see ("I can read COMF on the reverse") and ask the AI to try again • Always verify with your FLO or trusted reference for important finds — AI suggestions aren't always right, especially for anything that may qualify as Treasure Explore the ground • High-quality satellite imagery worldwide • LIDAR terrain overlay (UK) reveals earthworks, ridge-and-furrow, and lost paths invisible from above — a secret weapon for spotting promising sites • Adjustable layer opacity to blend satellite and LIDAR • Open in your favourite maps app for navigation Stay connected • Real-time push notifications for events, comments, and posts • Share posts with photos, video, and rich detail • Comment, react, and discuss with your club Privacy first Find locations are never visible to other members or the public. Private finds stay private to you alone. Club finds are visible only to fellow members and admins. Your data stays yours. The Detectory Pro • Unlimited clubs (run or join more than one) • Unlimited members per club • Up to 5 images per post or find • AI find identification — identify coins, artefacts, jewellery and more from a photo (daily limits apply) • Plus more Pro features rolling out regularly Free users get one club, ten members, and one image per post — plenty to get started. Built by a detectorist, for detectorists. Got a feature you'd love? Use the in-app feedback or visit thedetectory.com. Happy detecting!

Screenshots

CoinsUK4 screens
The Detectory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Detectory at every 6 days against CoinsUK's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CoinsUK sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and The Detectory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoinsUK ships an update every 2 months, The Detectory every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CoinsUK versus The Detectory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoinsUKThe Detectory
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMark GreenOrange Pixel Limited

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

The Detectory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CoinsUK

Subscriptions1
  • Live Coin Price Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
2 purchases

The Detectory

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is CoinsUK free?
CoinsUK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Detectory free?
The Detectory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoinsUK or The Detectory have ads?
Neither CoinsUK nor The Detectory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoinsUK or The Detectory?
CoinsUK ships an update every 2 months, and The Detectory every 6 days. Most recently, CoinsUK was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Detectory on October 28, 2026.

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