# Gun Identifier vs Comic Book Scanner Value

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Comic Book Scanner Value at 79% against Gun Identifier's 25%. Comic Book Scanner Value also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Gun Identifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gun Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Comic Book Scanner Value sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Comic Book Scanner Value holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Book Scanner Value has 425 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Gun Identifier's written reviews are positive against 79% of Comic Book Scanner Value's.

Gun Identifier ships an update every 3 months, Comic Book Scanner Value weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gun Identifier | Comic Book Scanner Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-identifier/id6737149324/reviews) | **[4.8 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-book-scanner-value/id6745688888/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **425** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [Linh Nguyen Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647530452) |

## What reviewers say

### Gun Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gun-identifier/id6737149324)

Instantly identify firearms by taking a photo or browsing a comprehensive database. Access detailed information, historical insights, and specifications for hundreds of gun models. Save favorites and add notes for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Instant photo identification, Extensive firearm database, Detailed historical insights, Advanced search by criteria, Save favorites and notes, Regular database updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Comic Book Scanner Value

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-book-scanner-value/id6745688888)

Identify, value, and organize your comic book collection with ease. Scan any comic cover to get instant identification and real-time market values. Digitally catalog your library and manage your collection across devices.

**Highlights:** Scan comic covers for instant identification, Access real-time comic book market values, Digitally catalog and organize comic collections, Categorize comics by genre or year, Sync collection data across devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| comic.week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| comic.year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast scanning
- 👍 Organized collection management
- 💡 Real-time pricing data
- 🚀 Accurate scanning and valuation
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate titles and prices
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Paywall issues for free users
- Inconsistent scanning accuracy

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Expanded pricing data
- More detailed comic information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gun Identifier free?

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

### Is Comic Book Scanner Value free?

Comic Book Scanner Value is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gun Identifier or Comic Book Scanner Value?

Comic Book Scanner Value is rated higher. Gun Identifier averages 3.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Comic Book Scanner Value averages 4.8 from 425 ratings.

### Do Gun Identifier or Comic Book Scanner Value have ads?

Comic Book Scanner Value shows ads; Gun Identifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gun Identifier or Comic Book Scanner Value?

Gun Identifier ships an update every 3 months, and Comic Book Scanner Value weekly. Most recently, Gun Identifier was updated on October 16, 2026 and Comic Book Scanner Value on October 13, 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.*