Bullion DNA Authenticator vs Certi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bullion DNA Authenticator
This free finance app allows bullion vaults to verify the authenticity of specific gold bars produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. A license key is required for access. Contact the provided email for more information.
- Authenticity verification for gold bars
- Supports 1kg and 400oz gold bars
- Developed by the Royal Canadian Mint
- Requires a license key for use
- Contact support for inquiries
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The Royal Canadian Mint’s free app offers bullion vaults the ability to verify the authenticity of one kilogram and 400 ounce gold bars produced the the Royal Canadian Mint. A license key is required in order to use this app. If you are a bullion vault please contact bulliondna@mint.ca to for more information.
Certi
This app uses synthetic DNA technology to authenticate precious metals, providing instant verification of gold and silver investments. Scan a card to see factory-sealed photos and confirm the authenticity of your items, ensuring peace of mind for investors.
- Synthetic DNA authentication
- Barcode scanning
- Factory-sealed product photos
- Tamper-evident seal verification
- Collection tracking
- Instant results
- Dark mode
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Worried about fake gold or silver? You're not alone. Every year, investors lose millions to counterfeit precious metals. Certi-Lock® changes everything. Instant Authentication, Total Peace of Mind Developed by Scottsdale Mint - the same company trusted by central banks in 40+ countries - Certi-Lock® is the only app that verifies precious metals using actual synthetic DNA technology. How It Works (It's Simple!): Scan the barcode on your Certi-Lock® card Instantly see factory-sealed photos of YOUR exact product Verify DNA authentication & tamper-evident seals Done! Know your investment is 100% genuine What Makes Certi-Lock® Different: - DNA Technology - Not just surface verification, but lab-grade authentication - Factory Photos - See your exact item as it was sealed at the mint - No Registration - Start verifying immediately - Track Collections - Organize and monitor all your precious metals - Lightning Fast - Results in under 2 seconds - Dark Mode - Easy on your eyes during late-night trading Trusted by: Individual investors in 40+ countries Precious metals dealers worldwide IRA custodians and vault storage facilities Anyone serious about protecting their wealth From Scottsdale Mint: ISO 9001:2015 certified. IRA approved. Manufacturing excellence since 2008. Download now and verify your first item in under 30 seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Certi at every 3 days against Bullion DNA Authenticator's every 18 months. Certi also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Certi holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.
Bullion DNA Authenticator ships an update every 18 months, Certi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bullion DNA Authenticator | Certi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Royal Canadian Mint | Scottsdale Mint LLLP |
Customer experience
Bullion DNA Authenticator
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In-app purchases
Bullion DNA Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Certi
No in-app purchases
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