# iHallmarkLite vs Silver Hallmarks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iHallmarkLite at 75% against Silver Hallmarks's 31%. iHallmarkLite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Silver Hallmarks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Silver Hallmarks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iHallmarkLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

iHallmarkLite ships an update every 5 months, Silver Hallmarks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHallmarkLite | Silver Hallmarks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silver-hallmarks-maker-marks/id514531677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **121** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 31.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Andrew Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/411934924) | [BigBalli Consulting llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/363765325) |

## What reviewers say

### iHallmarkLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihallmarklite/id493614706)

This UK-based reference app provides images of Hallmarks from 1975 to 2019. Users can save detailed records of items, including title, marks, notes, and an editable image, which can serve as proof of ownership.

**Highlights:** Hallmark reference images (1975-2019), Item record saving, Editable item images, Proof of ownership documentation, UK-specific Hallmark data

**In-app purchases:** none


### Silver Hallmarks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silver-hallmarks-maker-marks/id514531677)

Identify British silverware and valuable metal pieces with an extensive catalog of maker's marks. Browse over 17,000 images categorized for easy research. Unlock additional sections through an in-app purchase or subscription.

**Highlights:** Identify British silverware, Recognize maker's marks, Catalog of 17,000+ images, Categorized research, Unlockable content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| FullunlockSubMonthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Unlock Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |
| full unlock | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app with useful setup
- 💡 Helpful for researching obscure marks
- 👍 Fantastic reference for collectors and dealers
- 🚀 Saves time compared to web research

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Subscription/unlock issues, users losing access
- 💰 Expensive subscription, not worth the cost for some
- 👎 Limited free functionality, need to pay to unlock
- 👎 Unclear pricing and subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase errors
- Blank pages after searching
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Add assay office and year marks
- Improve search functionality and navigation
- Provide more detailed descriptions
- Add support for taking photos to identify marks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHallmarkLite free?

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

### Is Silver Hallmarks free?

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

### Do iHallmarkLite or Silver Hallmarks have ads?

iHallmarkLite shows ads; Silver Hallmarks does not.

### Which is updated more often, iHallmarkLite or Silver Hallmarks?

iHallmarkLite ships an update every 5 months, and Silver Hallmarks fortnightly. Most recently, iHallmarkLite was updated on September 17, 2026 and Silver Hallmarks on October 11, 2026.

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