Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Order status notifications
  • View order history
  • Update profile information
  • Membership expiration alerts
  • Set profile image
  • Trade show schedule
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Counterfeit detection
  • Verify gold coins
  • Verify silver coins
  • Test bullion
  • Sound-based analysis
  • Bar and coin tester
Features
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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

Screenshots

PCGS My Account4 screens
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PCGS My Account ships an update every 2 months, StackerTools Coin and Bar Test every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PCGS My Account versus StackerTools Coin and Bar Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCGS My AccountStackerTools Coin and Bar Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (546 ratings)4.5 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.7% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings546 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPCGSSoundMoneyMetals

Customer experience

PCGS My Account

All ratings539 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral12.2%
Negative53.1%

StackerTools Coin and Bar Test

All ratings44 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

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

None

PCGS My Account

No in-app purchases

None

StackerTools Coin and Bar Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PCGS My Account free?
PCGS My Account is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StackerTools Coin and Bar Test free?
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PCGS My Account or StackerTools Coin and Bar Test?
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test is rated higher. PCGS My Account averages 4.3 out of 5 from 546 ratings, while StackerTools Coin and Bar Test averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.
Do PCGS My Account or StackerTools Coin and Bar Test have ads?
Neither PCGS My Account nor StackerTools Coin and Bar Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PCGS My Account or StackerTools Coin and Bar Test?
PCGS My Account ships an update every 2 months, and StackerTools Coin and Bar Test every 3 weeks. Most recently, PCGS My Account was updated on October 25, 2026 and StackerTools Coin and Bar Test on October 25, 2026.

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