# Coin ID vs NoteSnap

The clearest difference is ads: NoteSnap at none against Coin ID's shown. NoteSnap also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coin ID sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NoteSnap sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Coin ID against 4.6 for NoteSnap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Coin ID's written reviews are positive against 47% of NoteSnap's.

Coin ID ships an update monthly, NoteSnap every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coin ID | NoteSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-id-coin-value-identifier/id1665672552/reviews) | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnap-banknote-identifier/id6448227169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **53.6% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | #77 |
| Size | 103 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) |

## What reviewers say

### Coin ID

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Reference, #130 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 (13)**

| 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 | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription_19.99 | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium access | $49.99 | 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


### NoteSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnap-banknote-identifier/id6448227169)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Reference, #129 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Effortlessly identify and catalog banknotes using AI. Snap a picture or upload an image to get detailed information about currency from around the world. Organize your collection and track your valuable items.

**Highlights:** AI-driven banknote identification, Catalog and store banknote collections, Identify rare banknotes, View detailed banknote information, Track snap history, Discover trending collection series

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteSnap Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteSnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| NoteSnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| NoteSnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| NoteSnap Platinum | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock an eBook | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock an eBook | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📚 Helpful information
- 🔍 Accurate identification
- 💻 Useful for collection management
- 🌍 Supports foreign currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Inaccurate identification
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🕰️ Outdated information
- 📱 Camera issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when using drop-down menu
- Camera not working properly
- Incorrect information displayed for new notes
- Subscription charged despite free trial
- Unable to properly identify rare/valuable notes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually enter notes
- Improve serial number recognition
- Integrate with grading services
- Add valuation feature
- Improve country/currency organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coin ID free?

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

### Is NoteSnap free?

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

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

NoteSnap is rated higher. Coin ID averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while NoteSnap averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.

### Do Coin ID or NoteSnap have ads?

Coin ID shows ads; NoteSnap does not.

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

Coin ID ships an update monthly, and NoteSnap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Coin ID was updated on November 1, 2026 and NoteSnap on November 1, 2026.

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

Coin ID currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and NoteSnap at #77. 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.*