# NoteSnap vs Banknote Identifier

NoteSnap and Banknote Identifier both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of NoteSnap's written reviews are positive against 11% of Banknote Identifier's. NoteSnap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21K vs 2.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteSnap sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Banknote Identifier sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for NoteSnap against 4.5 for Banknote Identifier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteSnap has 21K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of NoteSnap's written reviews are positive against 11% of Banknote Identifier's.

NoteSnap ships an update every 2 weeks, Banknote Identifier monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteSnap | Banknote Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnap-banknote-identifier/id6448227169/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-identifier-notescan/id6478563047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | #152 |
| Size | 155 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Aliaksandr Kartsau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677193397) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnap-banknote-identifier/id6448227169)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Reference, #129 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Effortlessly identify and catalog banknotes using AI. Snap a picture or upload an image to get detailed information about currency from around the world. Organize your collection and track your valuable items.

**Highlights:** AI-driven banknote identification, Catalog and store banknote collections, Identify rare banknotes, View detailed banknote information, Track snap history, Discover trending collection series

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteSnap Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteSnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| NoteSnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| NoteSnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| NoteSnap Platinum | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock an eBook | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock an eBook | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📚 Helpful information
- 🔍 Accurate identification
- 💻 Useful for collection management
- 🌍 Supports foreign currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Inaccurate identification
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🕰️ Outdated information
- 📱 Camera issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when using drop-down menu
- Camera not working properly
- Incorrect information displayed for new notes
- Subscription charged despite free trial
- Unable to properly identify rare/valuable notes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually enter notes
- Improve serial number recognition
- Integrate with grading services
- Add valuation feature
- Improve country/currency organization


### Banknote Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-identifier-notescan/id6478563047)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Identify and learn about banknotes from around the world. This app provides instant identification, historical facts, value insights, and collection management tools. It also features an AI expert for in-depth analysis.

**Highlights:** Instant banknote identification via photo, Detailed historical facts and narratives, Up-to-date value and rarity insights, Digital collection management, AI-powered expert consultation, Global banknote database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteScan Premium Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteScan Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteScan Premium Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteScan Premium Weekly Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteScan Premium Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NoteScan Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| NoteScan Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| NoteScan Premium Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| NoteScan Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Misleading about free features
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Inaccurate results
- 💸 Overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot properly identify currency
- Inconsistent results across different bills

**Requested features**

- Improve accuracy of bill identification
- Provide more detailed information about bills


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteSnap free?

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

### Is Banknote Identifier free?

Banknote Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NoteSnap or Banknote Identifier?

NoteSnap is rated higher. NoteSnap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Banknote Identifier averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do NoteSnap or Banknote Identifier have ads?

Banknote Identifier shows ads; NoteSnap does not.

### Which is updated more often, NoteSnap or Banknote Identifier?

NoteSnap ships an update every 2 weeks, and Banknote Identifier monthly. Most recently, NoteSnap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Banknote Identifier on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NoteSnap or Banknote Identifier?

NoteSnap currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Banknote Identifier at #152. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*