# Lens Scan vs Pottery Mark Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Pottery Mark Identifier at 5.0 against Lens Scan's 4.6. Lens Scan's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens Scan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pottery Mark Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pottery Mark Identifier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Scan has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lens Scan ships an update fortnightly, Pottery Mark Identifier every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens Scan | Pottery Mark Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-scan-identify-anything/id6560107458/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pottery-mark-identifier/id6758070018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EvenEdge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714810723) | [EternalBeam Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795031062) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-scan-identify-anything/id6560107458)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Utilities, #89 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Instantly identify plants, animals, insects, coins, antiques, and everyday objects using AI-powered image recognition. Get detailed information, care tips, and historical context with just a photo.

**Highlights:** Identify plants and get care tips, Recognize animals and their breeds, Identify insects and bugs, Scan coins for value and history, Identify antiques and historical items, Recognize everyday objects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lens Scan Pro Weekly Discount | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lens Scan Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Lens Scan Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lens Scan Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Lens Scan Pro Yearly Promo | $39.99 | per year |
| Lens Scan Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Lens Scan Pro Monthly | $79.99 | per year |
| Lens Scan Pro Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate identification
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Spot on
- 👍 Exactly what it says

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work most of the time
- 🐛 Misidentified items
- 💰 Misleading free trial
- 💰 Took money without permission
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Fails to identify common items
- Doesn't work after initial use

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better identification accuracy


### Pottery Mark Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pottery-mark-identifier/id6758070018)

Instantly identify pottery and porcelain marks using AI. This app helps collectors and enthusiasts authenticate pieces, detect reproductions, and determine the age of ceramics with various expert tools.

**Highlights:** AI-powered mark scanning and identification, Reproduction and fake detection checklist, Dating clues for pottery pieces, Guide to famous pottery manufacturers, Pottery glossary and care guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens Scan free?

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

### Is Pottery Mark Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lens Scan or Pottery Mark Identifier?

Pottery Mark Identifier is rated higher. Lens Scan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Pottery Mark Identifier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lens Scan or Pottery Mark Identifier have ads?

Neither Lens Scan nor Pottery Mark Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens Scan or Pottery Mark Identifier?

Lens Scan ships an update fortnightly, and Pottery Mark Identifier every 9 days. Most recently, Lens Scan was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pottery Mark Identifier on October 28, 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.*