Comparison

Silver Hallmarks vs RelicSnap

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

Head to head
About

Silver Hallmarks

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
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Over 17,000 silver marks: more than 6,000 British and 5,000 American, plus France, Germany, Mexico and Scandinavia. Checked against trade catalogues and assay-office records. Bring a punch, find the answer in seconds. On the App Store since 2012. Used by dealers, jewellers and estate buyers worldwide. What you get • Browse 17,000+ marks four ways: by letter, by object, by animal, or by shape. Whichever lane matches the punch in front of you. • American silver covered properly. Gorham, Towle, Wallace, Reed & Barton, Tiffany, coin silver, and 249 Navajo and Native American smiths that most references leave out. • British date letters for London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Chester, Dublin and Glasgow. Pin the exact year a piece left the assay office. • Maker's marks show town, working years and metal standard at a glance. Useful when you are telling a Hester Bateman from a 1920s revival. • Sterling or plate, settled fast. EPNS, EPBM, Britannia, 800 and 900 laid out side by side. The question every estate sale turns on. • Snap a punch and match it against the reference library on your device. You get a shortlist ranked by similarity, then confirm against the full record. • Plain-English glossary of 123 trade terms. Assay, duty mark, lion passant, sterling, Britannia, town mark, date letter. • Save what you own. Photograph a piece, tag it, log what you paid, and sync it across your devices. Rebuilt natively for iOS 18. Photos load instantly, search is sharper, favourites sync across your devices. "This app has been incredibly useful in identifying silver hallmarks for my vintage jewelry business." Smithwestalandvc Buy a piece with confidence, or pass on it knowing why. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://BigBalli.com/privacy

About

RelicSnap

Identify antiques and vintage items instantly by taking a photo. Uncover their history, origin, materials, and potential value. Decode maker's marks and signatures to learn more about your treasures.

Highlights
  • Instant antique identification
  • In-depth item descriptions
  • Value estimation
  • Provenance and history details
  • Makers marks and signatures decoding
Features
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Discover the history hidden in your treasures with Antique Identifier by Picture, your ultimate tool for identifying antiques and vintage items in just a snap. Powered by advanced AI technology, this app allows you to effortlessly uncover the secrets behind your finds. Simply take a photo of any antique, and let the app reveal: - Instant Identification: Recognize a wide range of items, from classic porcelain dolls to vintage cameras. - In-Depth Descriptions: Explore comprehensive details that bring your antiques to life, including origin, time period, and materials used. - Value Estimation: Compare your item with thousands of similar pieces online to estimate its value. - Provenance & History: Discover the story behind your treasure, including its potential origin and history. - Makers Marks & Signatures: Decode markings to identify the artist or manufacturer. Whether you're a collector, a bargain hunter, or just curious about your attic finds, Antique Identifier by Picture is the perfect companion for your antique explorations. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access to a vast database and advanced insights, making you an expert in no time. Start your journey today and unlock the full potential of your antiques! Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. According to Apple's policy, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/antiqueidentifierbypicture/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/antiqueidentifierbypicture/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Silver Hallmarks4 screens
RelicSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RelicSnap at 4.6 against Silver Hallmarks's 3.9. RelicSnap also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 31%) and ratings volume (725 vs 122). Silver Hallmarks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Silver Hallmarks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and RelicSnap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RelicSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RelicSnap has 725 ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Silver Hallmarks's written reviews are positive against 68% of RelicSnap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Silver Hallmarks versus RelicSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilver HallmarksRelicSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (122 ratings)4.6 (725 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.2% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122725 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB117 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBigBalli Consulting llcHa Vu Thi

Customer experience

Silver Hallmarks

All ratings121 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive31.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative61.6%

RelicSnap

All ratings709 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.7%

User reviews

Silver Hallmarks

From 122 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

RelicSnap

From 725 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔍 Accurate identification
  • 📚 Detailed historical information
  • 🤖 Impressive AI capabilities
  • 🔍 Reliable for antique identification
  • 🔍 Helpful for estate sales and thrift stores

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Limited free trial
  • ❌ Inaccurate or irrelevant results
  • 🚫 Unable to identify well-known antiques
  • 💰 Potential unauthorized charges

Bugs and requests

Silver Hallmarks

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

RelicSnap

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App stops working after initial use
  • Inability to identify previously scanned items

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial period
  • Improved accuracy for niche/rare items
  • Integration with other antique databases

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Silver Hallmarks

Subscriptions3
  • Full Unlock Subscription$1.997 Days
  • FullunlockSubMonthly$4.991 Month
  • Full Unlock Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99
  • full unlock$39.99
6 purchases

RelicSnap

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Weekly Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Trial 27 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly First Month1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Silver Hallmarks free?
Silver Hallmarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RelicSnap free?
RelicSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Silver Hallmarks or RelicSnap?
RelicSnap is rated higher. Silver Hallmarks averages 3.9 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while RelicSnap averages 4.6 from 725 ratings.
Do Silver Hallmarks or RelicSnap have ads?
RelicSnap shows ads; Silver Hallmarks does not.
Which is updated more often, Silver Hallmarks or RelicSnap?
Silver Hallmarks ships an update fortnightly, and RelicSnap fortnightly. Most recently, Silver Hallmarks was updated on October 29, 2026 and RelicSnap on October 30, 2026.

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