Comparison

Meso Numismatics vs Formbook

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

Head to head
About

Meso Numismatics

Instantly identify details of any paper currency by taking a photo. The app recognizes catalog numbers, value, issuer, country, and printer, displaying a full-color image. It boasts a database of over 61,000 banknotes from 750 countries/regions.

Highlights
  • Identify banknotes by picture
  • Upload existing photos
  • Extensive banknote database
  • Information on 750 countries/regions
  • AI-powered recognition
  • Submit new banknotes for inclusion
Features
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Meso is a mobile app that helps you instantly indentify the details of any type of paper currency. Simply snap a photo of any banknote and Meso recognizes the catalog reference number, the value of the note, which entity it was issued by, the country of origin and the exact printing company whom printed the note. Directly below the information is a full-color picture of the banknote that is being identified. With 750 countries/regions in the database, Meso hosts the information and pictures of over 61,000 banknotes. Whether you’re an avid numismatic collector, or simply curious about some foreign currency that you have, Meso will continuously deliver the results that you’re looking for! To be able to recognize any banknote in existence, requires a type of artificial intelligence to continuously improve search results. Meso utilizes the industry leading image and video recognition API Clarifai, which is constantly ‘learning’, providing the best matches to the banknotes being scanned. In those rare instances when a banknote might not yet be part of Meso’s database, users have the opportunity to submit their note for future inclusion. Meso’s proprietary software, in conjunction with Clarifai, instantly begins ‘learning’ about the note, preparing it for future recall. Meso Numismatics, the creator of the Meso app, is one of the only Latin-American based, registered dealers with the Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) and the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). With offices in Costa Rica and South Florida, Meso Numismatics has an on-the-ground advantage, providing knowledge and services to the region. Meso App Features: Identify Banknotes by Picture: • Simply snap a photo to begin the recognition process • Pictures can also be uploaded that are already on your camera • Whether on-the-go or sitting down doing research, Meso will identify all of your banknotes Banknote Database: • Over 61,000 banknotes are currently in our database • There are 750 countries and regions that we are able to instantly identify • Our database is growing daily! Submit your banknotes fur future inclusion! Website Opportunities: • Find a Banknote you’re interested in purchasing? • www.mesocoins.com and www.mesoauctions.com likely have that note for sale • Interested in selling a banknote? Contact us for consignment opportunities! Banknote Recognition and Artificial Intelligence: • Daily expanding database of over 61,000 banknotes • Clarifai API allows for constant learning and better recognition / recall of banknotes • With continual updates and user-submissions, we remain steadfast in acquiring the images and information from every banknote around the world Discover the Past, Present and Future : • Identify some of the first issued banknotes from around the world • Notes issued as recently as 2018 included in the database • Historic, commemorative, paper, vinyl, or other; chances are it is already in Meso’s database! For the best results, please watch our instructional photo-taking video – available at: https://www.facebook.com/CasaMonedaCR/videos/1531940416923188/ Our goal is to make Meso a better, more improved app every day! Please share your feedback in our reviews or via email at app@mesonotes.com. We thank you and hope you enjoy the Meso app as much as we do!

About

Formbook

This app allows you to create structured notes that function like database forms, saving you time and providing instant chart statistics. It supports collaboration, cross-device synchronization, and AI-powered form building with numerous field types.

Highlights
  • Form-based note creation
  • Instant chart statistics
  • Notebook sharing for collaboration
  • AI-powered automated form builder
  • 30+ form field types
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Export to PDF and CSV
Features
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Formbook: the revolutionary personal database app. Formbook is a new generation database app in which you create form based notes to easily store information. Formbook is the perfect app for structured information note taking. With Formbook, notes behave like database forms: create a notebook and define the fields you need to store your information. Form based notes have amazing benefits: - Gain a huge amount of time while taking notes as you just need to fill in form fields. - Instantly obtain chart stats on the data contained in your notebooks. - Share notebooks for collaboration with other Formbook users. Here are some usage examples. Create notebooks to: - Keep track of your progress in sport training. - Remember your favorite restaurants in places you visit. - Store your recipes. - Follow to do tasks. - Prepare a trip by describing the places to visit. - Keep track of any object inventory (with barcode reader). Formbook comes with a powerful dashboard feature that visually displays charts on your data. Personalize your charts and analyse data in detail. Formbook is cross device: notes are automatically synchronized on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch via iCloud. Formbook is also available on your Apple Watch: access your notes and notebooks directly from you Apple Watch. Formbook is powered by AI: save time with the new automated form builder. Enter your notebook name and Formbook infers the database fields. Choose among 30 form field types when conceiving your notebook structure: - Short text field - Long text field - Secret text field revealed by FaceID or TouchID - Code text field (programming languages) - Number - Currency - Stepper (number) - Slider (number) - Calculation (using the data from other fields) - Yes/No button - Date and Time fields - Duration - Images and photos - List of elements (with optional checkboxes) - List of tags - Rating (with stars) - Email (with compose button) - Address (with map access) - Phone number (with compose button) - URL (with browse button) - Barcode and QR code (with scan button) - Current location (latitude, longitude, address) Export your notes as PDF file and CSV file to use the data with spreadsheet apps.

Screenshots

Meso Numismatics4 screens
Formbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Formbook at 80% against Meso Numismatics's 0%. Formbook also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). Meso Numismatics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Meso Numismatics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formbook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formbook has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Meso Numismatics's written reviews are positive against 80% of Formbook's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Meso Numismatics versus Formbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeso NumismaticsFormbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.5 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews79.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings332 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftonITG S.A.Mathieu Morgensztern

Customer experience

Meso Numismatics

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Formbook

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral14.9%
Negative5.2%

Bugs and requests

Meso Numismatics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Formbook

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes on macOS Ventura and newer
  • Crashes when validating fields in new notes
  • Export functionality issues with CSV and PDF
  • Barcode field scans but cannot search by barcode
  • Star rating field too sensitive to accidental changes
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  • Performance degradation with photos in notes
  • Text field labels not visible in note panel
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Import duplicates data instead of updating
  • Occasional freezing and slowness
  • Watch app syncing problems
  • In-app purchase requires repurchase after updates

Requested features

30 requests
  • Field-specific search functionality
  • Advanced multi-criteria filtering
  • Table/spreadsheet view for data
  • Password/biometric app protection
  • Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)
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  • File attachment support (PDFs, documents)
  • Drag-and-drop image insertion
  • Move notes between notebooks
  • Duplicate notebook without content
  • Advanced calculated fields with date math
  • Print functionality for records and lists
  • Customizable PDF export templates
  • Folder organization for notebooks
  • Read-only mode for records
  • Barcode scanning search capability
  • Calendar integration
  • Reminder/alert field with notifications
  • Multiple image support per field
  • Keyboard shortcuts/Shortcuts app integration
  • Collaborative sharing between users
  • Template creation for notebooks
  • Undo/backup functionality
  • Batch operations (edit, delete multiple)
  • Tag autocomplete with global tag list
  • Sub-tags support
  • Column/card view options
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Home button for quick navigation
  • Bulk import with update option
  • Android version

In-app purchases

None

Meso Numismatics

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Formbook

One-time2
  • Notebook sharing$3.99
  • Additional fields pack$3.99

Questions

Is Meso Numismatics free?
Meso Numismatics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Formbook free?
Formbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Meso Numismatics or Formbook?
Formbook is rated higher. Meso Numismatics averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Formbook averages 4.5 from 32 ratings.
Do Meso Numismatics or Formbook have ads?
Neither Meso Numismatics nor Formbook shows ads.

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