Comparison

WhatNote vs CoinMap

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

CoinMap

Features
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Wondering if that coin in your pocket is rare, old, or worth more than face value? CoinMap is a coin scanner, coin identifier, and coin checker that helps you identify coins, spot valuable coins, check coin prices, and build a collection on a world map. Find rare coins in change, inherited lots, or flea-market finds. Photograph both sides and CoinMap’s coin identifier reads country, year, denomination, mint, metal, and more, then gives an estimated value so you can see if a coin is common, collectible, or potentially worth a lot. Use it as a money scanner and coin value checker before you spend, sell, or set a piece aside. SCAN AND IDENTIFY Use the built-in coin scanner to capture the front and back. Instant coin identification works on circulating coins, older issues, and foreign money. It is a fast coin identifier for everyday change and a serious coin checker for numismatic collection work. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save every coin with photos of both faces, notes, grade, and estimated coin prices. Browse by country, search your library, mark favorites, and keep a running view of collection value. Start as a guest on this device, or sign in with Apple, Google, or email to sync across devices. SEE THE WORLD YOU’VE COLLECTED The map lights up as you add coins. Own a country with a national issue, and see shared-currency regions, from the Eurozone to West African States and other unions, highlighted as you collect. Tap a country to preview the coins behind it. SHARE YOUR MAP Create a Story or Instagram-ready post of your filled map, with collection stats, and share it in one tap. COIN PRICES AND RARE FINDS Each saved coin can include an estimated value so you can compare coin prices, track what your collection is worth, and notice when something looks older, scarcer, or more valuable than the rest. FREE AND PRO Enjoy CoinMap free with a daily scan allowance and a 15-day map trial. CoinMap Pro unlocks unlimited scans and the full map. Whether you need a money scanner for unknown change, a coin identifier for rare coins, or a coin checker for a growing collection, CoinMap keeps identification, coin value, organization, and discovery in one place. Terms of Use: https://coin-map.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://coin-map.com/privacy Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WhatNote4 screens
CoinMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WhatNote at none against CoinMap's shown. WhatNote also leads on iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). CoinMap's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. WhatNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and CoinMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatNote ships an update every 4 months, CoinMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
WhatNote versus CoinMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatNoteCoinMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrusted Brands UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Lorik Morina

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WhatNote

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

CoinMap

Subscriptions2
  • CoinMap Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CoinMap Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is WhatNote free?
WhatNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoinMap free?
CoinMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WhatNote or CoinMap have ads?
CoinMap shows ads; WhatNote does not.
Which is updated more often, WhatNote or CoinMap?
WhatNote ships an update every 4 months, and CoinMap weekly. Most recently, WhatNote was updated on October 28, 2026 and CoinMap on October 10, 2026.

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