# MintID vs Goldback

The clearest difference is rating: Goldback at 3.8 against MintID's 2.2. Goldback also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 31%). MintID's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Goldback holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of MintID's written reviews are positive against 54% of Goldback's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MintID | Goldback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintid/id1503502279/reviews) | **[3.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldback/id6739783504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bullion Works Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503502278) | [Goldback Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787034415) |

## What reviewers say

### MintID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintid/id1503502279)

Verify the authenticity of gold and silver products instantly using secure NFC micro-chips. View detailed product specifications and connect with authorized distributors for buying and selling.

**Highlights:** Real-time authenticity verification, Encrypted NFC micro-chip technology, View product specifications, Shop for products from distributors, Receive real-time email bids for selling

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great idea for authenticity
- 👍 Works when figured out
- ✅ Authenticates metals
- ✨ Peace of mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Unreliable scanning
- ❌ Inconsistent function
- ❌ Poor instructions
- ❌ Login issues
- ❌ App errors out

**Reported bugs**

- App won't log in
- Forgot password email not received
- Account already exists error
- Fails to scan consistently
- Shows errors for previously scanned bars

**Requested features**

- Provide clear instructions within the app
- Add a 'forgot username' feature
- Option to save login information
- Improve NFC scanning reliability
- Make scanning intuitive, not requiring physical tapping


### Goldback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldback/id6739783504)

Easily use Goldbacks for daily transactions, from shopping to business management. Track spending, calculate payments, and find nearby merchants. Stay updated with the latest news and updates.

**Highlights:** Transaction calculator, Transaction history logging, Merchant and distributor map, Newsroom updates, Payment and change calculation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MintID free?

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

### Is Goldback free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MintID or Goldback?

Goldback is rated higher. MintID averages 2.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Goldback averages 3.8 from 34 ratings.

### Do MintID or Goldback have ads?

Neither MintID nor Goldback shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*