Comparison

Banknote vs WhatNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Banknote

Utilize AI to scan and identify banknotes from around the world. Get detailed information about their value, country of origin, and historical context. Save and share your findings.

Highlights
  • AI banknote identification
  • Scan banknote images or real currency
  • Extract banknote details (value, country, dates)
  • View historical information
  • Export findings as PDF
  • Share identified banknotes
Features
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BankNote Identifier: AI Verify is all in one AI scanner app for BankNote. With this App you can identify BankNote with and around you. It's important to know about currency value of BankNote with you and with this app you can identify, verify and recognise all type of BankNote Features of Picture with BankNote and identify is 1. Scan the BankNote image or photo or real BankNote around you 2. Crop the BankNote image 3. Identify with AI 4. Get BankNote details such as value, country, dates and other important details 5. Get History information 6. Export as PDF and share Subscription Policy - Subscriptions are billed weekly or monthly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - https://banknote-identifier.nextpixelapps.app/privacy Service Terms - https://banknote-identifier.nextpixelapps.app/terms

About

WhatNote

Instantly identify any paper banknote from around the world using advanced AI. Explore detailed information about each note, including its history, cultural significance, and current exchange rate. Organize your findings into a personal collection with cloud backup.

Highlights
  • AI banknote recognition
  • Detailed note insights
  • Offline identification
  • Smart collection manager
  • Cloud backup
  • Live exchange rates
Features
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WhatNote puts a currency expert in your pocket. Photograph any paper bill and our advanced AI matches it to more than 200,000 notes worldwide, delivering denomination, country, year and up-to-date market exchange rate in seconds. Explore the people, symbols and landmarks on every banknote, trace its economic story and build a neatly organised collection you can access anywhere. INSTANT AI IDENTIFICATION • Point and shoot for lightning-fast recognition of banknotes from every continent • Works offline with onboard intelligence; syncs online for real-time exchange rates when available DEEP NOTE INSIGHTS • View denomination, currency code, issuing authority, print series and security features • Learn historical background, cultural symbols and trivia that bring each note to life • Check current buying power and live FX conversion for the country of origin SMART COLLECTION MANAGER • Save unlimited scans, tag by country or theme and track total face value and converted worth • Cloud backup keeps your catalogue safe across all iOS devices PERFECT FOR • Travellers who want instant clarity on unfamiliar currency • Collectors and notaphilists documenting rare issues and special serial numbers • Teachers, students and lifelong learners exploring world economics and design • Anyone who loves discovering the stories printed on money WHY WHATNOTE • Industry-leading recognition accuracy and the largest mobile database of global banknotes • Clean, intuitive design suitable for kids and experts alike • No images stored on our servers—your scans stay on your device • Regular database updates add new releases and historic notes SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Unlock premium features—full exchange-rate history, advanced rarity analytics, unlimited collections and more—through weekly or monthly plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID on confirmation and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the term. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Unused portions of free trials are forfeited upon purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download WhatNote now and start turning every banknote into knowledge.

Screenshots

Banknote4 screens
WhatNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WhatNote at 5.0 against Banknote's 4.1. WhatNote also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). Banknote's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Banknote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and WhatNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WhatNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banknote has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Banknote ships an update every 10 months, WhatNote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Banknote versus WhatNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBanknoteWhatNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextPixel appsTrusted Brands UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

Customer experience

Banknote

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

WhatNote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Banknote

Subscriptions2
  • AI Scanner for Bank Note$4.997 Days
  • BankNote Identifier for month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
2 purchases

WhatNote

Subscriptions2
  • WhatNote - Weekly Premium Plan$7.997 Days
  • WhatNote Monthly Premium Plan$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Banknote free?
Banknote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhatNote free?
WhatNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Banknote or WhatNote?
WhatNote is rated higher. Banknote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while WhatNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Banknote or WhatNote have ads?
Neither Banknote nor WhatNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Banknote or WhatNote?
Banknote ships an update every 10 months, and WhatNote every 4 months. Most recently, Banknote was updated on November 4, 2026 and WhatNote on November 7, 2026.

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