Comparison

Coin ID Scan vs Hand Load

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

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About

Coin ID Scan

Identify coins instantly using your camera. This app leverages AI and grading algorithms to reveal a coin's name, year, condition, and market value. Manage your collection, explore numismatic history, and stay updated on coin prices.

Highlights
  • Instant coin identification
  • Accurate market value tracking
  • PCGS coin grading suggestions
  • Custom collection manager
  • Numismatic history articles
  • Daily updates on new issues and prices
Features
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Turn your camera into a personal coin checker. Coin Identifier is a lightning‑fast coin value checker that combines AI recognition with PCGS coin grading algorithms to tell you exactly what you’re holding and what it’s worth. With a single snap, you’ll learn the coin’s name, year, mint, condition, and live market price — perfect for everyone from curious beginners to serious collectors managing thousands of pieces. Features • Instant Identification: Point and shoot to recognise over 50,000 world and ancient coins. • Accurate Values: Real‑time price tracking keeps you up to date on each coin’s market value. • PCGS Coin Grading: Our built‑in grader suggests a condition level so you can speak the language of the pros. • Collection Manager: Create custom albums, add notes, and search your collection by keyword or value. • Learn & Explore: Browse curated articles on numismatic history and tips for spotting rare finds. • Daily Updates: Join millions who rely on our coin checker every day for new issues and price changes. Subscription Information: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - 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 may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Explore the world of coins and start building your collection today with Coin Identifier!

About

Hand Load

This app digitally logs firearm reloading recipes, component inventory, and range session data. It automatically calculates statistics like average velocity and group size, offering offline functionality and secure data storage. The app is designed for shooters to meticulously track their handloading process and performance.

Highlights
  • Record detailed reloading recipes
  • Track component inventory
  • Log range session data
  • Automatic statistical calculations
  • Offline functionality
  • Secure, private data storage
  • Imperial and metric unit support
Features
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Every handloader has that notebook. Powder residue on the cover, a workup scrawled across two pages, chrono numbers you meant to move to a spreadsheet three range trips ago. Hand Load retires it: a bench-ready journal that keeps every recipe, every component, and every shot in one place you can actually search. Built for shooters who already know their way around a press — precision rifle competitors working through a ladder, pistol shooters chasing a node, hunters tuning a load before opening day. No ads, no accounts, and nobody watching over your shoulder. RECIPES Record every variable that matters, the way you would on a good data sheet: • Bullet, powder, primer, brass, charge weight, and COAL • Powder measure setting, so a proven throw is easy to return to • Die settings, including shoulder bump, neck bushing, and CBTO • Case preparation: trim-to length, amount trimmed, and times fired at trimming COMPONENT INVENTORY • Track powders, primers, bullets, and brass on hand • Know what's on the shelf before you plan the next session at the press EQUIPMENT • Firearms, with barrel length and twist rate • Presses and dies, tied to the recipes that use them RANGE SESSIONS • Shot-by-shot velocity for every string • Group size and weather conditions • A five-step impression rating per string, so your notes still mean something six months later STATISTICS • Average velocity, SD, ES, and MOA computed automatically for every string • Results aggregated per recipe — see how a load performs over its whole history, not just its best day • No more averaging strings by hand on the tailgate BUILT FOR THE BENCH • Rapid entry keypad mode for logging fast between strings • Voice dictation for hands-free velocity entry — read the chronograph, say the number, keep shooting • Imperial and metric units, one toggle • Fully offline — no cell signal required at the range YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • No accounts, no sign-up screen, no ads, no analytics, no third-party SDKs • Optional iCloud sync stores your journal in your private database; the developer never sees your data • Edit your saved entries, clear optional values, and delete records in the app • Your load book is nobody's business but yours A JOURNAL, NOT A LOAD MANUAL Hand Load is a record-keeping tool. It does not contain load data and will never suggest or recommend a charge weight or any other load parameter. Always verify every load against current published data from your powder and bullet manufacturers before loading or firing, and follow established handloading practices. ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Start free. Unlock the full app with Hand Load Unlimited, a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees. Tools you buy once and own, like everything else on your bench. Requires iOS 17 or later. Works on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Coin ID Scan4 screens
Hand Load4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hand Load at 100% against Coin ID Scan's 7%. Hand Load also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Coin ID Scan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (469 vs 2). 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. Coin ID Scan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Hand Load sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hand Load holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coin ID Scan has 469 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Coin ID Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hand Load's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coin ID Scan ships an update weekly, Hand Load every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Coin ID Scan versus Hand Load: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoin ID ScanHand Load
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (469 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings469 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtsiom KaralchukAdaptaFit

Customer experience

Coin ID Scan

All ratings469 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.3%

Hand Load

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Coin ID Scan

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera view unclear and unable to focus properly
  • Coin identification returns incorrect specifications
  • Collection function works intermittently
  • Immediate charge upon clicking free trial despite cancellation
  • Subscription cancellation not processing despite user confirmation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved coin recognition accuracy
  • Streamlined subscription cancellation process
  • Better camera focus and image clarity
  • Screenshot attachment option for support tickets
  • Clearer trial period terms and conditions

Hand Load

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Coin ID Scan

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Weekly with Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
  • 1 Month Trial1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • 7 Day Free Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly New Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Offer$69.99
1 purchases

Hand Load

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Access$7.99

Questions

Is Coin ID Scan free?
Coin ID Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hand Load free?
Hand Load is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coin ID Scan or Hand Load?
Hand Load is rated higher. Coin ID Scan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Hand Load averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Coin ID Scan or Hand Load have ads?
Coin ID Scan shows ads; Hand Load does not.
Which is updated more often, Coin ID Scan or Hand Load?
Coin ID Scan ships an update weekly, and Hand Load every 2 months. Most recently, Coin ID Scan was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hand Load on October 2, 2026.

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