L5 vs GreatCollections
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
L5
A social marketplace for buying and selling ancient coins and collectibles. Connect with other enthusiasts and discover unique items.
- Social marketplace
- Ancient coin listings
- Collectible trading
- Community features
- Discover unique items
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L5 is the social marketplace for ancient coins and collectibles.
GreatCollections
Browse and bid on rare coin and banknote auctions. Research past sales and access an extensive archive of certified collectibles. Features high-resolution images and advanced search capabilities for collectors.
- Browse and bid on auctions
- Research past auctions
- View auction archive
- High-resolution images
- Advanced search
- Real-time alerts
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The GreatCollections app allows users to browse and bid on upcoming auctions of rare coins, banknotes and collectibles, as well as research past auctions and view our auction archive of over 1.6 million certified coins and banknotes. GreatCollections was founded in 2010 and is currently the official auctioneer of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). New auctions listed daily, with no hidden reserves. View high resolution images, including GreatPhotos, the best coin photography in the industry. Auction Features: • Certified coins graded by PCGS, NGC, CAC and ANACS. • Certified banknotes graded by PMG, PCGS and Legacy. Key Features: • Browse & Bid: Discover U.S. and world coins, certified paper money, and rare currency • Advanced Search: Find items by denomination, grade, date, and more • Auction Insights: View past results, top lots, and upcoming highlights • Stay Updated: Get real-time alerts on auctions, bids and outbid notices • Secure & Trusted: Over 100,000 registered bidders with 1.5 million items sold • Built with collectors in mind, the GreatCollections app delivers powerful tools in a clean, easy-to-navigate interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: L5 at 5.0 against GreatCollections's 4.1. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
L5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
L5 ships an update every 2 weeks, GreatCollections monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | L5 | GreatCollections |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.1 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | L5, LLC. | GreatCollections Auctions LLC |
Customer experience
L5
GreatCollections
In-app purchases
L5
No in-app purchases
GreatCollections
No in-app purchases
Questions
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