# iValuta vs Banknote Identifier

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iValuta at none against Banknote Identifier's 2. iValuta also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 62%). Banknote Identifier's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Banknote Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. iValuta asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for iValuta against 4.1 for Banknote Identifier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banknote Identifier has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of iValuta's written reviews are positive against 62% of Banknote Identifier's.

iValuta ships an update every 11 months, Banknote Identifier every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iValuta | Banknote Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivaluta/id327705750/reviews) | **[4.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-identifier/id1512006737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illés László](https://appshunter.io/developer/316890672) | [Amir Wald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654387621) |

## What reviewers say

### iValuta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivaluta/id327705750)

Explore currency details for 75 countries across four continents. This app helps you verify banknotes and provides currency information, especially useful when traveling abroad. It supports all device orientations and zoom functionality for a clear view.

**Highlights:** 75 country currencies, 4 continent coverage, Banknote verification, Supports all device orientations, Zoom functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cool app for viewing currencies
- 👍 Great visual reference
- 👍 Useful for travelers
- 👍 Nice collection of notes
- 👍 Good quality pictures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Missing many countries
- 👎 Outdated photos/banknotes
- 👎 No pinch to zoom
- 👎 Small preview of photos
- 👎 Lacks detail for identification

**Reported bugs**

- Photos are not complete
- Some banknotes are old
- Money is not in some countries
- Missing several countries
- No pinch and zoom for detail

**Requested features**

- Update photos and banknotes
- Include more countries (e.g., Canada, UK, Oceania, New Zealand, African currency)
- Add pinch to zoom functionality
- Include coins
- Add exchange rate feature


### Banknote Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-identifier/id1512006737)

Identify banknotes using advanced image recognition and AI. Access detailed information from a vast worldwide catalog and save your favorites. Supports camera, gallery, and shared images.

**Highlights:** Advanced image recognition, AI identification, Worldwide banknote catalog, Save favorite banknotes, Camera and gallery support, Image sharing integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro | $73.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iValuta free?

iValuta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Banknote Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iValuta or Banknote Identifier?

Banknote Identifier is rated higher. iValuta averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Banknote Identifier averages 4.1 from 37 ratings.

### Do iValuta or Banknote Identifier have ads?

Banknote Identifier shows ads; iValuta does not.

### Which is updated more often, iValuta or Banknote Identifier?

iValuta ships an update every 11 months, and Banknote Identifier every 6 weeks. Most recently, iValuta was updated on September 30, 2026 and Banknote Identifier on October 24, 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.*