# Hydrant vs ScanCoin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanCoin at 60% against Hydrant's 0%. ScanCoin also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 1). Hydrant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanCoin sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Hydrant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScanCoin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanCoin has 8.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hydrant's written reviews are positive against 60% of ScanCoin's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hydrant | ScanCoin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrant/id1452190920/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancoin-identify-and-check/id6445847779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 12 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Burlot](https://appshunter.io/developer/309009028) | [ML & AI Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673397908) |

## What reviewers say

### Hydrant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrant/id1452190920)

Locate fire hydrants in the Vaud canton and access detailed information about each one. The app lists over 21,000 hydrants and 230 water dispensers, providing data on flow rate, pressure, and hydrant model.

**Highlights:** Locate fire hydrants in Vaud, View detailed hydrant information, Access data on flow rate and pressure, Find water dispensers, Over 21,000 hydrants listed

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScanCoin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancoin-identify-and-check/id6445847779)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Identify and value coins instantly using AI. Snap a photo or upload an image to get detailed information, reference prices, and track your collection. Perfect for both new and experienced collectors.

**Highlights:** AI coin identification, Coin grading tool, Reference pricing, Collection management, Organize by series, Identify rare coins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $149.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app usage, fun and helpful
- 💡 Interesting app concept
- 🚀 Perfeto

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate coin scanning and identification
- 🔒 Questionable subscription practices and hidden charges
- 💡 Lack of cash-out or selling functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Coin scanning issues, unable to correctly identify coins
- Continued charges even after canceling subscription

**Requested features**

- Improve coin scanning accuracy
- Provide clear pricing and subscription details
- Integrate coin selling or cash-out options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hydrant free?

Hydrant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScanCoin free?

ScanCoin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hydrant or ScanCoin?

ScanCoin is rated higher. Hydrant averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ScanCoin averages 4.7 from 8.5K ratings.

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