# Pick 3 vs ScanCoin

Pick 3 and ScanCoin both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pick 3's written reviews are positive against 60% of ScanCoin's. Pick 3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). ScanCoin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 14 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanCoin sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Pick 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pick 3 against 4.7 for ScanCoin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanCoin has 8.3K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Pick 3's written reviews are positive against 60% of ScanCoin's.

Pick 3 ships an update every 14 months, ScanCoin every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pick 3 | ScanCoin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-3/id1518537228/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancoin-identify-and-check/id6445847779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 42 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Lottery Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/313319156) | [ML & AI Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673397908) |

## What reviewers say

### Pick 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-3/id1518537228)

Access the latest lottery numbers, prize breakdowns, and jackpots. Save your numbers to check for wins, receive custom notifications, and generate random numbers. Explore a full archive of past results.

**Highlights:** Latest lottery results, Prize breakdown and jackpots, Number checker and history, Customizable notifications, Random number generator, Results archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScanCoin

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

**Currently charting:** #60 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 Pick 3 free?

Pick 3 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, Pick 3 or ScanCoin?

ScanCoin is rated higher. Pick 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while ScanCoin averages 4.7 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do Pick 3 or ScanCoin have ads?

Pick 3 shows ads; ScanCoin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pick 3 or ScanCoin?

Pick 3 ships an update every 14 months, and ScanCoin every 4 days. Most recently, Pick 3 was updated on October 7, 2026 and ScanCoin on October 20, 2026.

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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.*