Comparison

Money & Banknote Identifier vs NoteID

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

Head to head
About

Money & Banknote Identifier

Instantly authenticate and value banknotes from around the world. This tool uses advanced AI and a comprehensive database to provide accurate currency worth assessments and detailed information for collectors and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Instant currency value detection
  • Global currency support (150+ countries)
  • PCGS-compatible database access
  • Collection portfolio tracking
  • Market trends and fluctuations
  • Detailed banknote analysis
Features
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Snap a photo of any banknote and find out what it is and what collectors pay for it. Banknote ID recognizes paper money from around the world, from old US dollar bills to foreign currency. Point your camera at a note, or pick a photo from your library, and get an expert-style result in seconds. EVERY DETAIL FROM ONE PHOTO - Country, currency and denomination - Series, issue year and catalog code - Printer, material, dimensions and circulation - Estimated collector value with a price range and condition notes - A short history of the note - Visual matches to compare similar notes STAR NOTES AND FANCY SERIAL NUMBERS Check the serial number for the patterns collectors look for: star notes, solid, ladder, radar, repeater, binary, low and high serials. The app can read the serial number straight from your photo. YOUR COLLECTION, ORGANIZED Every note you identify is saved. Search by name, country or year, sort by value or denomination, see your total estimated value and export the collection to a spreadsheet file. BETTER PHOTOS, BETTER RESULTS The built-in photo guide shows how to get the most accurate identification. PREMIUM Premium unlocks unlimited identifications. Subscription options and any free trial are shown in the app before purchase. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. Values are estimates for reference and are not a professional appraisal. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/banknote-identifier/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/banknote-identifier/terms-of-conditions

About

NoteID

Instantly identify banknotes using AI by taking photos of both sides. Get detailed information on currency rarity, history, and market value. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts interested in learning about their currency.

Highlights
  • AI-powered banknote identification
  • Fast and accurate currency scanning
  • Detailed rarity analysis
  • Estimated market value
  • Historical information
  • Unlimited access to scans (premium)
Features
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Identify any banknote with a photo and see what it may be worth. NoteID is the banknote identifier for collectors, travelers and anyone curious about paper money. Snap a note and get its country, denomination, series and year, plus its condition, rarity and estimated value. From an old dollar bill in a drawer to foreign money from a trip, every note has a story. NoteID helps you read it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Photograph the front of the note or choose a photo from your gallery. 2. Add the back for a sharper match. 3. Tap Identify and explore the results. KNOW WHAT YOU'RE HOLDING See the country, issuer, currency, denomination, series and issue year, with the variety, material, size, printer and catalog numbers such as Pick when available. Find out whether a note is still legal tender, can be exchanged or has been withdrawn. CONDITION, RARITY & VALUE Get a condition grade from Poor to Uncirculated, with a closer look at folds, stains, wear and edge damage. See how rare your note is, its estimated value and what drives it, plus tips for grading, care and selling. SERIAL NUMBER CHECK NoteID reads the serial number and flags the patterns collectors look for: star (replacement) notes, radar, repeater, ladder, solid, binary and low serial numbers. SECURITY FEATURES Learn where to find the watermark, security thread, hologram and color-shifting ink on each note, and which warning signs of a counterfeit to check by hand. HISTORY & DESIGN Discover the portraits, symbols and signatures on the front and back, the history behind the note and the facts that make it interesting. SIMILAR BANKNOTES Compare your note side by side with reference photos and see which look-alikes it's easy to confuse with. YOUR COLLECTION Save your notes, sort them into collections by country, currency or a theme of your own, add personal notes and search your scan history. BANKNOTE OF THE WEEK A new banknote story every week, covering its history, design, security features and collecting tips. Works with banknotes from around the world, in 40+ languages. GOOD TO KNOW Identifications and values are AI estimates for information only. A photo can't prove a banknote is genuine. For authentication or a formal appraisal, ask a qualified specialist. NOTEID PRO NoteID is free to download. Banknote identification requires NoteID Pro, available as a weekly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://noteid.nexdev.codes/privacy Terms of Use: https://noteid.nexdev.codes/terms

Screenshots

Money & Banknote Identifier4 screens
NoteID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoteID at 4.8 against Money & Banknote Identifier's 4.1. NoteID also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Money & Banknote Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and NoteID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteID holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Money & Banknote Identifier ships an update every 11 months, NoteID every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Money & Banknote Identifier versus NoteID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoney & Banknote IdentifierNoteID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings10 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet Yuksel PolatYunus Emre Uslu

Customer experience

Money & Banknote Identifier

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative0.0%

NoteID

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Money & Banknote Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Package3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Package3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annually Premium Package$24.991 Year
2 purchases

NoteID

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Money & Banknote Identifier free?
Money & Banknote Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteID free?
NoteID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Money & Banknote Identifier or NoteID?
NoteID is rated higher. Money & Banknote Identifier averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while NoteID averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Money & Banknote Identifier or NoteID have ads?
Neither Money & Banknote Identifier nor NoteID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Money & Banknote Identifier or NoteID?
Money & Banknote Identifier ships an update every 11 months, and NoteID every 3 weeks. Most recently, Money & Banknote Identifier was updated on November 12, 2026 and NoteID on October 30, 2026.

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