Comparison

Coin Collector magazine vs StackerTools Coin and Bar Test

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

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About

Coin Collector magazine

Access comprehensive information, expert advice, and market insights for coin collecting. Explore in-depth guides on various coins, discover academic numismatic research, and get up-to-date pricing and auction tips to enhance your hobby.

Highlights
  • In-depth collecting guides
  • Market insight and pricing
  • Academic numismatic research
  • Articles on banknotes and tokens
  • Expert advice and inspiration
  • Community features
Features
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Coin Collector magazine gives you all the information, news, expert advice, market insight and inspiration you need to build your coin collection and get the most from your hobby. Every issue features in-depth collecting guides giving you the lowdown on coins from a wide range of periods and location, from Viking and Roman coins to the latest coins issued by mints around the world. Each issue includes the unique and popular ‘British Numismatist’ section, bringing you the latest discoveries, exhibitions, theories and literature from the academic world of numismatics. Written by authors, curators and learned experts, these articles provide an academic yet accessible take on the coin collecting hobby. The popular Market Insight pages give you the latest prices, auction advice and tips from the traders themselves, giving you the information you need to buy and sell with confidence. With articles on banknotes, tokens, new coins, and much more, Coin Collector magazine is fast becoming the go-to resource for collectors around the world. Every issue of Coin Collector celebrates the incredible hobby and brings you friendly, accessible information and advice, to suit every level and every budget. Join the Coin Collector community today and take your collecting to the next level. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

StackerTools Coin and Bar Test

Detect counterfeit precious metals like gold, silver, and bullion using sound. This tool acts as a bar and coin tester, helping you verify authenticity.

Highlights
  • Counterfeit detection
  • Verify gold coins
  • Verify silver coins
  • Test bullion
  • Sound-based analysis
  • Bar and coin tester
Features
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Counterfeit Detection: Verify Gold Coins, Silver Coins, Rounds and Bars with Sound. StackerTools is a coin and bar tester that listens to the “ping” of your precious metals. Gently tap a coin and the app compares its ring with verified genuine examples, or tests it against a physics-backed acoustic model. The app is 100% included with the Pocket Pinger. The password is in the Bonus Pack. WHAT YOU CAN TEST • Gold and silver bullion coins such as American Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands and more • Silver rounds and 1 oz silver bars • Many other items and tests available, with more coming HOW IT WORKS Pick your coin or bar from the catalog, or search for it. Tap Start and gently ping the item. See the result in seconds: PASS, OK, CAUTION, or FAIL, with tips when a retest is needed. TEST MODES • Peaks: checks the item’s key ring tones • Run: tests several pings in a row • Pro: adds ping-time checks plus size and weight • Acoustic Models: measure your items for custom tests MORE FEATURES • Bookmark Favorites to find the items you test most • Search the catalog, with “See All” keeping your search • Sync the catalog to your phone for offline testing • Get Paid: upload test data and photos, or post new items to the catalog Questions? We’re here to help: Support@StackerTools.com

Screenshots

Coin Collector magazine4 screens
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

Coin Collector magazine and StackerTools Coin and Bar Test both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of StackerTools Coin and Bar Test's written reviews are positive against 40% of Coin Collector magazine's. StackerTools Coin and Bar Test also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). Coin Collector magazine's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Coin Collector magazine sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 6 months. StackerTools Coin and Bar Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StackerTools Coin and Bar Test holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Coin Collector magazine's written reviews are positive against 89% of StackerTools Coin and Bar Test's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coin Collector magazine ships an update every 16 months, StackerTools Coin and Bar Test every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Coin Collector magazine versus StackerTools Coin and Bar Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoin Collector magazineStackerTools Coin and Bar Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings)4.5 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1344 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWarners Group Publications PLCSoundMoneyMetals

Customer experience

Coin Collector magazine

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

StackerTools Coin and Bar Test

All ratings44 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Coin Collector magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Coin Collecting Auto Renewable Subscription$14.996 Months
  • Coin Collector 12M Auto Sub1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time11
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  • Issue 2 (id:736608)$2.99
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  • Winter 2019 (id:765326)$2.99
  • Autumn 2020 (id:772819)$2.99
  • Summer Special (id:779442)$2.99
  • Issue 28 (pp:1034728)$2.99
None

StackerTools Coin and Bar Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coin Collector magazine free?
Coin Collector magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StackerTools Coin and Bar Test free?
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Coin Collector magazine or StackerTools Coin and Bar Test?
StackerTools Coin and Bar Test is rated higher. Coin Collector magazine averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while StackerTools Coin and Bar Test averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.
Do Coin Collector magazine or StackerTools Coin and Bar Test have ads?
Neither Coin Collector magazine nor StackerTools Coin and Bar Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coin Collector magazine or StackerTools Coin and Bar Test?
Coin Collector magazine ships an update every 16 months, and StackerTools Coin and Bar Test every 2 weeks. Most recently, Coin Collector magazine was updated on October 21, 2026 and StackerTools Coin and Bar Test on October 30, 2026.

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