Comparison

Stamp Identifier Value Scanner vs iCollect Stamps

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

Head to head
About

Stamp Identifier Value Scanner

Instantly identify and appraise the value of your stamps using advanced image recognition. Get detailed historical information, market value ranges, and organize your collection with ease. Perfect for collectors of all levels.

Highlights
  • Instant stamp identification via photo scan
  • Detailed historical information and origin
  • Real-time market value estimation
  • Collection organization and management
  • Advanced filtering and search
  • Export collections to PDF or CSV
Features
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Discover Your Stamp's Hidden Value! Inherited a collection or found an old stamp album? Instantly uncover the true value behind every stamp and organize your philatelic treasures with ease. Stamp Identifier & Value Scanner uses advanced image recognition to analyze any stamp. Simply scan to reveal detailed information such as: Historical Timeline & Origin Market Value Range (with real-time currency conversion) Size Specifications Similar Stamp Matches Recommended Collection Categories KEY FEATURES INSTANT IDENTIFICATION Take a photo or upload from your gallery to get detailed stamp information in seconds thanks to our upgraded scanning intelligence. Enhanced visual + web analysis Improved camera performance & smart auto-crop High-resolution support Faster, more accurate results COMPREHENSIVE DETAILS Each scan now includes even richer insights up to 5× more detailed information: Precise Year Dating Historical Context Dimension Analysis Price Estimation with live currency conversion Rarity & Condition Indicators Advanced comparison with similar stamps COLLECTION MANAGEMENT Your collection is now more powerful, flexible, and secure. Create and organize personal collections New List & Catalogue view modes Advanced filtering & search Estimated total collection value Secure data backup Add custom notes to any item Edit all information anytime Share your items with fellow collectors Plus: Export collections as PDF or CSV Improved Similar Items section ADVANCED SCANNING Designed for both beginners and experts: Auto-detection and enhanced AI scanning Intelligent cropping Gallery import + batch scanning Real-time visual & web review Camera optimizations for faster, clearer captures Perfect For: Stamp Collectors Philately Enthusiasts Postal History Researchers Value Appraisers Beginners exploring stamp collecting Join thousands of collectors who trust our app to identify, catalogue, and evaluate their stamps. Whether you're an expert philatelist or just starting, our powerful tools help you explore the fascinating world of stamps like never before. Download now and uncover the stories behind your stamps! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/stampidentifier/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/stampidentifier/terms-of-conditions

About

iCollect Stamps

Manage and inventory your stamp collection with a powerful database and image recognition. Track values, sync across devices, and share your collection with others. Offers extensive customization for a personalized collecting experience.

Highlights
  • Stamp inventory management
  • Global stamp database
  • Image recognition and search
  • Automatic estimated values
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Customizable fields and layouts
  • Exporting and importing
Features
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iCollect Stamps is the #1 app on the Apple App Store for managing your stamp collection or inventory. This app works on all device sizes and syncs directly with our iPhone, iPad, Mac apps, as well as our apps on other platforms. Scan in or search for any stamp you own or want and add them to your lists. Full of incredible features! • Manage and inventory stamps from around the USA and the worldwide! • Loaded with millions of stamps from around the world in our database. • Full stamp image recognition and database search. • Automatic estimated values on most stamps. • Cloud Backup • Sync across multiple devices, including iPad, iPhone, Mac, and more. • Supports input in any language and allows selections of any country and currency. • Filters, sorting, and importing. • Three different custom layouts. • Exporting • Multi-level sorting • Shake to Select • Default Field Data • Customize which fields are displayed • Section Counts • Share your stamp collection with friends or on social media like Facebook and Twitter. • Format your Titles with A, An, or The removed. • Extra features like colored Themes, Dark Mode support, and more. • Every field is editable. • Store up to four pictures per stamp, including fronts and backs of stamps. • Personal details per stamp including Loaned, Purchase Price, Purchase Date, Date Added, Personal Rating, Collection, Storage Location, Opened, Notes, Estimated Value, and more. • Index bars and search for quick access in large stamp collections. This app is a completely new collecting experience, written from the ground up for iOS 26, the latest devices and full Universal iPhone/iPad support built-in and syncs directly to our Mac app. Our app was created with a cloud database backend designed specifically to allow each item to be stored with its own individual attributes. We can import your stamp collection from nearly anywhere. Just send us your import file and we'll get you rolling. Note: Large collections require an in-app purchase to unlock unlimited storage. You will be prompted when you reach the limits of your selected collectible type. Data provided by Google, eBay, and users like you. ------- PRIVACY INFO ------- All of these are OPTIONAL when using our app. Email Address: We only collect this if you enable Cloud Sync as a login user ID. Contacts: We only use your contacts if you want us to for "Loaned To" fields. Photos or Videos: We only use photos that you choose for your item details. Camera: We only use this for barcode scanning. None of your data is sold. See our Privacy Policy URL for details. We do use Google Firebase for analytics and crash data. See their policies for additional details on what they may track about your device. ------- TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.icollecteverything.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Stamp Identifier Value Scanner4 screens
iCollect Stamps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stamp Identifier Value Scanner at 4.5 against iCollect Stamps's 3.8. Stamp Identifier Value Scanner also leads on ratings volume (293 vs 38). iCollect Stamps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Stamp Identifier Value Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and iCollect Stamps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stamp Identifier Value Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stamp Identifier Value Scanner has 293 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Stamp Identifier Value Scanner's written reviews are positive against 50% of iCollect Stamps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stamp Identifier Value Scanner ships an update every 10 months, iCollect Stamps every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stamp Identifier Value Scanner versus iCollect Stamps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStamp Identifier Value ScanneriCollect Stamps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (293 ratings) — better3.8 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings293 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet Yuksel PolatiCollect Everything, LLC

Customer experience

Stamp Identifier Value Scanner

All ratings287 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative43.8%

iCollect Stamps

All ratings36 ratings
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stamp Identifier Value Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Limited Time Annually$29.991 Year
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  • Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
6 purchases

iCollect Stamps

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Stamps$29.991 Year
  • Pro User - Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • 50 AI Identification Scans$9.99
  • 250 AI Identification Scans$44.99
  • Add Unlimited Stamps$49.99
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  • 500 AI Identification Scans$79.99

Questions

Is Stamp Identifier Value Scanner free?
Stamp Identifier Value Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCollect Stamps free?
iCollect Stamps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stamp Identifier Value Scanner or iCollect Stamps?
Stamp Identifier Value Scanner is rated higher. Stamp Identifier Value Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while iCollect Stamps averages 3.8 from 38 ratings.
Do Stamp Identifier Value Scanner or iCollect Stamps have ads?
Stamp Identifier Value Scanner shows ads; iCollect Stamps does not.
Which is updated more often, Stamp Identifier Value Scanner or iCollect Stamps?
Stamp Identifier Value Scanner ships an update every 10 months, and iCollect Stamps every 5 days. Most recently, Stamp Identifier Value Scanner was updated on November 4, 2026 and iCollect Stamps on November 9, 2026.

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