Comparison

CAL Select vs Coin Identifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CAL Select

This app is a digital color specifier for professionals, allowing users to instantly apply selected colors to images. It helps decorators, sign makers, and others find exact or similar color tones from leading brands of adhesive films, saving time and providing visual confirmation on objects.

Highlights
  • Digital color specifier
  • Integrates leading adhesive film brands
  • Apply selected colors to images
  • Instant color reference numbers and RGB values
  • Find identical or similar color tones
  • Compatible with COLORCATCH NANO
Features
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« CAL Select » first universal, digital color specifier with adhesive films. Colorix’s « CAL Select » for the first time includes leading brands of self-adhesive films. Exclusive software, especially developed for decorators, sign makers, stand builders etc. brings a selected color instantly to a picture. Selected colors (except metallics) shows up instantly on the screen of an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch including its reference number and RGB values. Thanks to its exclusive software original colors can instantly be applied (text inscription, car, logo etc.) to a picture taken by an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. « CAL Select » not only saves the professional and his clients considerable time when surching for the right color, but shows the selected color immediately on the object. The professional instantly finds a particular color within a specific series; no more time-consuming search consulting several color specifiers. « CAL Select » instantly finds the identical or a similar color tone within a color range. Additional color specifiers such as NCS and RAL may be downloaded into the App. CAL Select is compatible with COLORCATCH NANO. COLORCATCH NANO incorporates a revolutionary new technology to accurately measure the color of smooth, structured or patterned surfaces to determine the corresponding color of the preselected swatch. NANO reads and measures 50'000 pixels separately. During reading it eliminates automatically all non-dominant colors such as shade effects and dirty surfaces. Due to technical limitations, colors seen in this App may not accurately reflect paint colors. To confirm your color choices refer to your color cards.

About

Coin Identifier

Effortlessly identify and value coins from around the world using just a photo. Access detailed historical information, market values, and manage your personal collection with advanced AI technology.

Highlights
  • Instant coin identification via photo
  • Detailed coin information and history
  • Real-time market value estimation
  • Global coin database
  • Personal coin collection management
  • Condition grading guide
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Coinwise – Your Ultimate Coin Identification & Valuation App Discover the fascinating world of coins with Coinwise, the all-in-one tool for coin collectors, hobbyists, and treasure hunters. Whether you’ve found an old coin, inherited a rare piece, or simply want to know more about your currency, Coinwise makes coin identification effortless and accurate. With just a quick photo, Coinwise instantly identifies coins from around the world, providing you with detailed information, historical background, and real-time market value. Say goodbye to guesswork—let advanced AI technology do the research for you. Key Features of Coinwise: Instant Coin Identification – Snap a picture and get accurate identification in seconds. Detailed Coin Information – Learn about the coin’s origin, year, mint, and history. Market Value Estimation – Stay informed with up-to-date coin values and price ranges. Global Coin Database – Access information on coins from different countries and eras. Personal Coin Collection – Save your favorite coins in a personalized digital gallery. Condition Grading Guide – Understand how a coin’s condition impacts its value. Whether you are a beginner learning about coin collecting or an experienced numismatist tracking market trends, Coinwise is your reliable companion. Our powerful AI technology ensures high accuracy, making it easier for you to buy, sell, and trade coins confidently. Why Choose Coinwise? Covers coins from ancient times to modern currency. Regularly updated database for the latest coin values. Easy-to-use interface designed for collectors of all levels. Saves you hours of manual research. Coinwise isn’t just about finding the value—it’s about exploring the story behind every coin. From historical currency to rare collector’s pieces, our app connects you to the rich heritage of numismatics. No matter if you’re evaluating a coin for sale, verifying authenticity, or expanding your collection, Coinwise makes the process simple and enjoyable. Start your journey into coin collecting today with Coinwise—where every coin has a story waiting to be told. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/coinidentifier/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/adblockermac/terms-of-use

Screenshots

CAL Select4 screens
Coin Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coin Identifier at Free against CAL Select's $10.99. Coin Identifier also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). CAL Select's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Coin Identifier is free to download; CAL Select costs $10.99 up front. CAL Select sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Coin Identifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.59 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAL Select ships an update every 5 months, Coin Identifier every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CAL Select versus Coin Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAL SelectCoin Identifier
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (208 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews32.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—208 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColorix SASamuel Mac

Customer experience

CAL Select

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Coin Identifier

All ratings208 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.0%

Bugs and requests

CAL Select

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Coin Identifier

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Balance too low error
  • Unable to access balance
  • Incorrect coin denomination identification
  • Incorrect coin country identification
  • Cannot focus pictures
Show 7 more
  • Cannot view saved fuzzy pictures
  • Has bugs at the moment
  • Only shows coins alphabetically up to a point
  • Needs more work for iOS
  • Scan doesn't give feedback
  • Doesn't have access to all coins
  • Incorrect date identification

Requested features

1 request
  • War medal app

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CAL Select

One-time3
  • RAL CLASSIC$1.99
  • RAL DESIGN$5.99
  • NCS®©$9.99
4 purchases

Coin Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.597 Days
  • Monthly$9.691 Month
  • Yearly$19.951 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is CAL Select free?
CAL Select costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Coin Identifier free?
Coin Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CAL Select or Coin Identifier have ads?
Neither CAL Select nor Coin Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAL Select or Coin Identifier?
CAL Select ships an update every 5 months, and Coin Identifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, CAL Select was updated on October 14, 2026 and Coin Identifier on October 14, 2026.

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