# Banknote ID vs Banknote Identifier

Banknote ID and Banknote Identifier both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of Banknote ID's written reviews are positive against 11% of Banknote Identifier's. Banknote Identifier's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 210). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Banknote ID sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for Banknote ID against 4.5 for Banknote Identifier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banknote Identifier has 2.4K ratings behind it against 210, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Banknote ID's written reviews are positive against 11% of Banknote Identifier's.

Banknote ID ships an update every 3 months, Banknote Identifier monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Banknote ID | Banknote Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-id-note-identifier/id6449972529/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-identifier-notescan/id6478563047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 210 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.1% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 185 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dino Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647202065) | [Aliaksandr Kartsau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677193397) |

## What reviewers say

### Banknote ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banknote-id-note-identifier/id6449972529)

Identify any banknote instantly using AI image recognition. Get detailed information, market prices, and manage your personal collection. An AI assistant is available for your numismatic queries.

**Highlights:** Banknote identification by image, Detailed banknote information, Market price estimation, Personal collection management, AI assistant for queries, Note-taking for findings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Banknote Identifier Premium | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Helpful for antique dealers
- 💡 Provides detailed banknote info
- 🚀 Fast and accurate recognition
- 👍 Easy to use
- 😍 Great for collectors

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Poor identification accuracy
- 💸 Limited free scans
- 👎 Does not value money well
- 🚫 No refund available
- 😠 Auto-renew difficult to cancel

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot identify US bills
- Incorrectly identifies bill denominations
- App crashes or freezes
- Flash feature not working

**Requested features**

- Offer a free trial
- Allow account deletion
- Provide a way to end auto-renew


### Banknote Identifier

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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 Banknote ID free?

Banknote ID 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, Banknote ID or Banknote Identifier?

Banknote Identifier is rated higher. Banknote ID averages 4.4 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Banknote Identifier averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Banknote ID or Banknote Identifier have ads?

Both Banknote ID and Banknote Identifier show ads.

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

Banknote ID ships an update every 3 months, and Banknote Identifier monthly. Most recently, Banknote ID was updated on October 24, 2026 and Banknote Identifier 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.*