# Meso Numismatics vs Formbook

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.

Both are free to download. Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Meso Numismatics asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meso Numismatics | Formbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meso-numismatics/id1437453191/reviews) | **[4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formbook/id1570038338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoftonITG S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/763818043) | [Mathieu Morgensztern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439918443) |

## What reviewers say

### Meso Numismatics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meso-numismatics/id1437453191)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Formbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formbook/id1570038338)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook sharing | $3.99 | one-time |
| Additional fields pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device synchronization
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription
- 🎨 Clean, native Apple design aesthetic
- 📊 Flexible field types and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search functionality (no field-specific search)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on macOS
- ⚠️ Slow performance with large datasets
- 📋 No table/spreadsheet view option
- 🔐 Lack of password protection

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Field-specific search functionality
- Advanced multi-criteria filtering
- Table/spreadsheet view for data
- Password/biometric app protection
- Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)


## Frequently asked 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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