Comparison

SCAPE vs Artifact ID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SCAPE

Features
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Natural processes and climate change are putting Scotland’s coastal heritage at risk – but you can help us to manage the threat. The SCAPE coastal archaeology recording app allows you to: • Discover archaeological sites at the coast on the go. • Carry out surveys of known archaeological sites. • Create records about new discoveries. By registering as a volunteer, you can use the coastal archaeology recording app to find out information about coastal archaeological sites near you and to contribute your observations on their condition. You can also add records about your new discoveries of archaeological sites or objects. Your contributions form a valuable record of change to coastal archaeological sites and coastlines. We use your information to prioritise action at the most vulnerable and significant sites - and answer wider questions about where, and how, Scotland’s heritage is being affected by coastal processes and the impacts of climate change. We moderate your submitted records before adding them to the database and publishing them on the website map and the app. You can get more details and see photographs of coastal heritage sites through the Sites at Risk Map portal on the SCAPE website www.scapetrust.org/sites-at-risk/

About

Artifact ID

Identify antiques and historical objects by simply taking a photo. Get detailed information on type, era, culture, and materials. Save your finds to a personal collection and access them offline.

Highlights
  • AI-powered object identification
  • Detailed artifact information
  • Personal collection management
  • Offline access to saved items
  • Data export for research
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Whether you are a student, a collector, or a museum enthusiast, simply snap a photo to get detailed insights about the object's type, era, culture, and materials. KEY FEATURES: • AI Identification: Instantly analyze photos against museum-grade references. • Rich Details: Get structured info on culture, period, material, and provenance. • Personal Collection: Save your finds, add notes, and build a digital museum. • Offline Mode: Access your saved artifacts even without internet. • Export Data: Share summaries or raw JSON data for research. Bring context to your discoveries and explore history like never before. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://melno.co/archaeology-artifact-classify-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

SCAPE4 screens
Artifact ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SCAPE at none against Artifact ID's 2. Artifact ID's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Artifact ID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SCAPE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SCAPE ships an update every 16 months, Artifact ID every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SCAPE versus Artifact ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCAPEArtifact ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael ArrowsmithArda Emin Cimen

In-app purchases

None

SCAPE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Artifact ID

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly pro plan$4.997 Days
  • Annual Pro Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SCAPE free?
SCAPE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Artifact ID free?
Artifact ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SCAPE or Artifact ID have ads?
Neither SCAPE nor Artifact ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SCAPE or Artifact ID?
SCAPE ships an update every 16 months, and Artifact ID every 3 months. Most recently, SCAPE was updated on October 30, 2026 and Artifact ID on October 24, 2026.

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