# iValuta vs Banknote Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iValuta at 70% against Banknote Map's 0%. iValuta also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Banknote Map's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Banknote Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. iValuta asks for nothing beyond the download.

Banknote Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of iValuta's written reviews are positive against 0% of Banknote Map'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, Banknote Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iValuta | Banknote Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivaluta/id327705750/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-map-identify-pro/id6759055950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illés László](https://appshunter.io/developer/316890672) | [Lorik Morina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825079396) |

## 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 Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-map-identify-pro/id6759055950)

Instantly identify world banknotes with AI, build a personal collection, and visualize your global progress on an interactive map. Perfect for collectors and travelers to discover and catalog currency.

**Highlights:** AI banknote identification, Personal collection building, Interactive world map visualization, Detailed banknote information, Unlimited scans with subscription, Global collection tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iValuta free?

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

### Is Banknote Map free?

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

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

Banknote Map is rated higher. iValuta averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Banknote Map averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do iValuta or Banknote Map have ads?

Banknote Map shows ads; iValuta does not.

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

iValuta ships an update every 11 months, and Banknote Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, iValuta was updated on October 31, 2026 and Banknote Map on November 7, 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.*