# iValuta vs NoteSnap

The clearest difference is rating: NoteSnap at 4.6 against iValuta's 4.0. NoteSnap also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 2). iValuta's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (70% vs 47%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteSnap sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. iValuta asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteSnap has 20K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of iValuta's written reviews are positive against 47% of NoteSnap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iValuta ships an update every 11 months, NoteSnap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iValuta | NoteSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivaluta/id327705750/reviews) | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnap-banknote-identifier/id6448227169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 117 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illés László](https://appshunter.io/developer/316890672) | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) |

## 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


### NoteSnap

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

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Reference, #133 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 iValuta free?

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

### Is NoteSnap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iValuta or NoteSnap?

NoteSnap is rated higher. iValuta averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NoteSnap averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do iValuta or NoteSnap have ads?

Neither iValuta nor NoteSnap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iValuta or NoteSnap?

iValuta ships an update every 11 months, and NoteSnap every 2 weeks. Most recently, iValuta was updated on September 30, 2026 and NoteSnap on October 18, 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.*