# refindz vs Curio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: refindz at none against Curio's 10. refindz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). Curio's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 1) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Curio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. refindz asks for nothing beyond the download.

refindz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Curio has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | refindz | Curio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refindz/id6476833690/reviews)** | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curio-antique-identifier/id6520380757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 38 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Biodefine ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727939830) | [Dionysus Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738854903) |

## What reviewers say

### refindz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refindz/id6476833690)

Anonymously showcase cherished items to a community of collectors for independent valuations and private connections. Collectors can discover new items, offer expertise, and compare valuations with peers.

**Highlights:** Post items anonymously with photos/videos, Gather independent valuations from collectors, Connect privately with chosen responders, Monitor and watchlist new collectibles, Filter collectibles by category, Compare valuations with peers

**In-app purchases:** none


### Curio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curio-antique-identifier/id6520380757)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Reference, #109 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Identify, understand, and value your antiques with just a photo. Get instant identification, historical context, and estimated market value for your treasures. Organize your collection and explore similar items online.

**Highlights:** Instant antique identification by photo, Detailed historical context and origin, Estimated market value appraisals, Visual matches for online comparison, Personal antique collection management, Exportable collection data

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate identification
- 💡 Helpful for antique lovers
- 🚀 Efficient and user-friendly
- 🔍 Useful for small businesses
- 🧠 Impressive knowledge base

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free scans
- 🤖 Inconsistent AI accuracy
- 🤔 Inability to select scan area

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate identification
- Crashes and errors

**Requested features**

- Free tier with ads
- Unlimited free scans
- Zoom and region selection
- Improved AI accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is refindz free?

refindz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Curio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, refindz or Curio?

refindz is rated higher. refindz averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Curio averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do refindz or Curio have ads?

Curio shows ads; refindz does not.

### Which is updated more often, refindz or Curio?

refindz ships an update weekly, and Curio weekly. Most recently, refindz was updated on November 4, 2026 and Curio on November 6, 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.*