# Silver Hallmarks vs RelicSnap

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Silver Hallmarks | RelicSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silver-hallmarks-maker-marks/id514531677/reviews) | **[4.6 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relicsnap-antique-identifier/id6670162509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **725** |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 113 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [BigBalli Consulting llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/363765325) | [Ha Vu Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677716054) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### RelicSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relicsnap-antique-identifier/id6670162509)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly Trial 2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly First Month | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after initial use
- Inability to identify previously scanned items

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- Improved accuracy for niche/rare items
- Integration with other antique databases


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*