# NoteSnap vs Dollar Bill Scanner

NoteSnap and Dollar Bill Scanner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of NoteSnap's written reviews are positive against 18% of Dollar Bill Scanner's. NoteSnap also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (21K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, ads 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 Dollar Bill Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 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 Dollar Bill Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteSnap has 21K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 18% of Dollar Bill Scanner's.

NoteSnap ships an update every 2 weeks, Dollar Bill Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteSnap | Dollar Bill Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnap-banknote-identifier/id6448227169/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dollar-bill-scanner/id6502788139/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **46.8% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 155 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Uladzislau Yanushka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464429742) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteSnap

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Reference, #143 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


### Dollar Bill Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dollar-bill-scanner/id6502788139)

Instantly identify and value banknotes from around the world by scanning them with your device. Build and manage your personal collection, track its value, and access educational articles to deepen your knowledge.

**Highlights:** Scan and identify global banknotes, Estimate banknote value and reference prices, Access in-depth banknote information, Search for specific banknotes, Build and manage personal banknote collections, Read educational articles on banknotes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Positive reviews
- 💰 Useful for identifying currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Inaccurate bill identification
- 🤖 Unreliable app performance
- 🤑 Subscription issues and poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect currency identification
- Inability to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improved accuracy in bill identification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteSnap free?

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

### Is Dollar Bill Scanner free?

Dollar Bill Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NoteSnap or Dollar Bill Scanner?

NoteSnap is rated higher. NoteSnap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Dollar Bill Scanner averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do NoteSnap or Dollar Bill Scanner have ads?

Neither NoteSnap nor Dollar Bill Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteSnap or Dollar Bill Scanner?

NoteSnap ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dollar Bill Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, NoteSnap was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dollar Bill Scanner on October 27, 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.*