# Coin ID vs ScanCoin

The clearest difference is ads: ScanCoin at none against Coin ID's shown. ScanCoin also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). Coin ID's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 8.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coin ID sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ScanCoin sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanCoin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coin ID has 45K ratings behind it against 8.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Coin ID's written reviews are positive against 60% of ScanCoin's.

Coin ID ships an update monthly, ScanCoin every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coin ID | ScanCoin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-id-coin-value-identifier/id1665672552/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancoin-identify-and-check/id6445847779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | #72 |
| Size | 103 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [ML & AI Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673397908) |

## What reviewers say

### Coin ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-id-coin-value-identifier/id1665672552)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Reference, #139 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Identify coins instantly by scanning their obverse and reverse sides. Access detailed information, historical facts, and current reference prices. Organize your coin collection with multiple customizable sets and track your numismatic treasures.

**Highlights:** AI coin recognition, Detailed coin information, Current reference pricing, Coin collection management, Multiple collection sets, Historical coin facts

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription_14.99 | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription_19.99 | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick identification
- 💡 Helpful for coin collectors
- 🔍 Provides detailed coin information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate identification
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🤔 Misleading free trial
- 🤨 Lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to recognize common coins
- Inconsistent results across scans
- Charges for deleted app

**Requested features**

- Ability to arrange coin collections
- Option to display coin reverse
- Identification of coin errors and rarities
- Support for non-US coin types


### ScanCoin

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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 Coin ID free?

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

### Is ScanCoin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coin ID or ScanCoin?

ScanCoin is rated higher. Coin ID averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while ScanCoin averages 4.7 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Coin ID or ScanCoin have ads?

Coin ID shows ads; ScanCoin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coin ID or ScanCoin?

Coin ID ships an update monthly, and ScanCoin every 4 days. Most recently, Coin ID was updated on November 10, 2026 and ScanCoin on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Coin ID or ScanCoin?

Coin ID currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and ScanCoin at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*