Comparison

WhatNote vs NoteValue

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

Head to head
About

WhatNote

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 β€’ Point and shoot for lightning-fast recognition of banknotes from every continent β€’ Works offline with onboard intelligence; syncs online for real-time exchange rates when available DEEP NOTE INSIGHTS β€’ View denomination, currency code, issuing authority, print series and security features β€’ Learn historical background, cultural symbols and trivia that bring each note to life β€’ Check current buying power and live FX conversion for the country of origin SMART COLLECTION MANAGER β€’ Save unlimited scans, tag by country or theme and track total face value and converted worth β€’ Cloud backup keeps your catalogue safe across all iOS devices PERFECT FOR β€’ Travellers who want instant clarity on unfamiliar currency β€’ Collectors and notaphilists documenting rare issues and special serial numbers β€’ Teachers, students and lifelong learners exploring world economics and design β€’ Anyone who loves discovering the stories printed on money WHY WHATNOTE β€’ Industry-leading recognition accuracy and the largest mobile database of global banknotes β€’ Clean, intuitive design suitable for kids and experts alike β€’ No images stored on our serversβ€”your scans stay on your device β€’ Regular database updates add new releases and historic notes SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Unlock premium featuresβ€”full exchange-rate history, advanced rarity analytics, unlimited collections and moreβ€”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.

About

NoteValue

Features
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IDENTIFY ANY BANKNOTE - Country, denomination, series, and printed details β€” in seconds - Works with notes from 190+ countries, modern and historical - Reads the serial number straight from your photo KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH - An estimated value range for every grade, not one vague number - The same note can be worth 10Γ— more in better condition β€” see the whole ladder - Honest ranges: a grade change never surprises you SPOT VALUABLE SERIALS - Solid, radar, ladder, repeater, low serial numbers - Fancy serials carry a collector premium β€” NoteValue flags them automatically BUILD YOUR COLLECTION - Total value and a world map of your countries - Value history over time - Organize notes into sets - Export everything as CSV or a PDF catalog β€” your data stays yours ASK ALDRIC, YOUR AI NUMISMATIST - Authenticity signs, grading, pressing, storage - Answers that sound like a dealer friend, not a search engine LEARN THE STORIES - Books and articles on the history of paper money, included free - From 100-trillion-mark notes to emergency money that became art Your first scan is free. NoteValue Premium unlocks unlimited scans, full values, the AI expert, and exports β€” as a subscription (3-day free trial on yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage anytime in your Apple account settings. Estimates are informational and based on AI analysis. For buying or selling decisions, consult a professional dealer. Terms of Use: https://maxxxapps.com/notevalue/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://maxxxapps.com/notevalue/privacy/

Screenshots

WhatNote4 screens
NoteValue4 screens

Verdict

The call

WhatNote and NoteValue are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. WhatNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and NoteValue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WhatNote versus NoteValue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatNoteNoteValue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.117.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrusted Brands UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Maksym Kovalko

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WhatNote

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

NoteValue

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is WhatNote free?
WhatNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteValue free?
NoteValue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WhatNote or NoteValue have ads?
Neither WhatNote nor NoteValue shows ads.

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