PCGS My Account vs StackerTools Coin and Bar Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PCGS My Account
Manage your coin submission orders and account details on the go. Receive real-time notifications about order status, view submission history, and access membership information. Easily share order details and research coins.
- Order status notifications
- View order history
- Update profile information
- Membership expiration alerts
- Set profile image
- Trade show schedule
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Tired of waiting to find out what your grades are or impatiently refreshing your orders? Have you ever needed to refer to a specific coin or order you submitted while on the go? Wouldn't it be nice to easily text or message someone an order you shared? Now you can! PCGS members can now access and manage their accounts from anywhere with the NEW PCGS My Account app! Features include: · Get notifications when your order is received, grades are ready, and order has been shipped · View your full order history by year · Keep your profile up-to-date · See upcoming trade shows · Set your profile image using Trueview images from an order · Always know when your Collector's Club membership expires · Links to the CoinFacts and Cert Verification apps to research and value your coins This app requires an active internet connection to use. For more information on this and other PCGS apps, visit http://www.pcgs.com/apps. * See the Collectors Universe (parent company of PCGS) Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.collectors.com/privacy
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test
Detect counterfeit precious metals like gold, silver, and bullion using sound. This tool acts as a bar and coin tester, helping you verify authenticity.
- Counterfeit detection
- Verify gold coins
- Verify silver coins
- Test bullion
- Sound-based analysis
- Bar and coin tester
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Counterfeit Detection: Verify Gold Coins, Silver Coins, Rounds and Bars with Sound. StackerTools is a coin and bar tester that listens to the “ping” of your precious metals. Gently tap a coin and the app compares its ring with verified genuine examples, or tests it against a physics-backed acoustic model. The app is 100% included with the Pocket Pinger. The password is in the Bonus Pack. WHAT YOU CAN TEST • Gold and silver bullion coins such as American Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands and more • Silver rounds and 1 oz silver bars • Many other items and tests available, with more coming HOW IT WORKS Pick your coin or bar from the catalog, or search for it. Tap Start and gently ping the item. See the result in seconds: PASS, OK, CAUTION, or FAIL, with tips when a retest is needed. TEST MODES • Peaks: checks the item’s key ring tones • Run: tests several pings in a row • Pro: adds ping-time checks plus size and weight • Acoustic Models: measure your items for custom tests MORE FEATURES • Bookmark Favorites to find the items you test most • Search the catalog, with “See All” keeping your search • Sync the catalog to your phone for offline testing • Get Paid: upload test data and photos, or post new items to the catalog Questions? We’re here to help: Support@StackerTools.com
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Verdict
PCGS My Account and StackerTools Coin and Bar Test both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of StackerTools Coin and Bar Test's written reviews are positive against 35% of PCGS My Account's. StackerTools Coin and Bar Test also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PCGS My Account's advantage is ratings volume (546 vs 44) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PCGS My Account has 546 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of PCGS My Account's written reviews are positive against 89% of StackerTools Coin and Bar Test's.
PCGS My Account ships an update every 2 months, StackerTools Coin and Bar Test every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | PCGS My Account | StackerTools Coin and Bar Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (546 ratings) | 4.5 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 546 — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCGS | SoundMoneyMetals |
Customer experience
PCGS My Account
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test
Bugs and requests
PCGS My Account
Reported bugs
11 issues- Login loop - password entry returns to username screen
- Forced re-login when switching between app screens
- Fetch error when clicking on orders causing app crash
- App fails to load after recent updates
- Mobile website shows 0 items in individual sets
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- Safari and iOS app login incompatibility
- Password reset asks for current password (circular logic)
- App continuously asks for login credentials
- Slow loading screens with login loop
- Photos disappear from inventory after posting
- App redirects to PSA instead of PCGS service
Requested features
11 requests- Grading summary with detailed flaw explanations
- Circled flaw indicators in coin photos
- Shortened submission paperwork
- Better accessibility features for disabled users
- Simplified submission process for beginners
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- Persistent login sessions without repeated authentication
- More detailed order status tracking (grading vs reholding stages)
- Improved payment information retention on website
- Photo persistence in inventory (prevent photo disappearance)
- Modern app design and interface overhaul
- Better integration between PSA and PCGS services
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PCGS My Account
No in-app purchases
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test
No in-app purchases
Questions
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