Comparison

Fossil Identifier Artifact ID vs Treasure Scan

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

Head to head
About

Fossil Identifier Artifact ID

Instantly identify fossils and ancient artifacts with AI-powered photo recognition. Get detailed information on type, origin, and estimated value. Build your personal collection and explore history on the go.

Highlights
  • Fast fossil identification
  • Artifact recognition
  • Value estimation
  • Create personal collection
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Unlock the Secrets of Time – Instantly Identify Fossils & Appraise Ancient Artifacts Turn your phone into a pocket-sized museum guide. Fossil Identifier Artifact ID gives you expert-level insights into fossils and historical artifacts with just a snap. Whether you're a hobbyist, student, or collector, this powerful AI tool helps you explore ancient treasures by identifying items from photos and estimating their value. Just take a photo, and discover detailed information about the type, origin, and potential worth of your find. Key Features: Fast & accurate fossil identification Artifact recognition and value estimation Clean, easy-to-use interface Create your own collection Ideal for field use, museums, or casual exploration Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/fossilidentifierartifactid/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/fossilidentifierartifactid/privacy-policy

About

Treasure Scan

Instantly identify and value antiques and collectibles with a photo. Get market-backed price estimates, review authenticity signals, and organize your finds in a private digital vault. Connect with a curator for deeper insights.

Highlights
  • Instant item identification
  • Accurate value estimates
  • AI authenticity review
  • Private collection vault
  • Chat with curator
  • Organize finds
Features
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Treasure Scan is the smart way to identify, value, and organize your antique and collectible finds. Take a photo of any item — vintage jewelry, coins, stamps, porcelain, art, cameras, toys, and more — and instantly recognize it, check market value, review authenticity signals, and save it to your private Vault. Whether you're a beginner who inherited a box of antiques, a collector building an archive, or a reseller hunting estate sales and flea markets, Treasure Scan helps you understand what you own in seconds. What can Treasure Scan do? • Accurate Value Estimates — See a market-backed price range before you buy, sell, or store an item. Comparable sold listings support every estimate. • Instant Identification — Scan a photo to learn the item name, category, era, condition grade, and scarcity — plus key details visible in the image. • Authenticity Review — AI reviews authenticity signals in your photo and highlights what to look for before you trust a piece. • Organize Your Collection — Save every scan to your private Vault. Track pieces over time and review your catalog anytime. Your collection stays on your device. • Chat with Curator — Ask about authenticity, condition, history, provenance, or how to sell. Get deeper research on items already in your Vault. Why Choose Treasure Scan? • Accurate — Reliable identification and value ranges in seconds • Effortless — Scan-based, no manual searching required • Insightful — History, condition, and market context in one place • Organized — Your private Vault keeps every find in one app Vault Membership unlocks unlimited scans, full authenticity reviews, comparable sales, and curator chat. Start with 5 free appraisals. Vault Membership includes a 7-day free trial, then $39.99/year. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Treasure Scan provides AI-generated results for informational purposes only. Value estimates are not professional appraisals. Always consult a qualified appraiser or specialist before buying, selling, or insuring valuable items. Privacy Policy: https://treasurescan.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://treasurescan.app/terms Support: support@treasurescan.app

Screenshots

Fossil Identifier Artifact ID4 screens
Treasure Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Treasure Scan at none against Fossil Identifier Artifact ID's shown. Treasure Scan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Fossil Identifier Artifact ID's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. Fossil Identifier Artifact ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Treasure Scan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Treasure Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fossil Identifier Artifact ID has 95 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Fossil Identifier Artifact ID's written reviews are positive against 100% of Treasure Scan's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fossil Identifier Artifact ID versus Treasure Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFossil Identifier Artifact IDTreasure Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (95 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuong Thao Nguyen ThiGOKUL REDDY

Customer experience

Fossil Identifier Artifact ID

All ratings91 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.9%

Treasure Scan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fossil Identifier Artifact ID

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Issues with refund/support process

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free access to basic features
  • Improved sample recognition

Treasure Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fossil Identifier Artifact ID

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Sale Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Treasure Scan

Subscriptions1
  • Vault Membership7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Fossil Identifier Artifact ID free?
Fossil Identifier Artifact ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Treasure Scan free?
Treasure Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fossil Identifier Artifact ID or Treasure Scan?
Treasure Scan is rated higher. Fossil Identifier Artifact ID averages 4.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Treasure Scan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fossil Identifier Artifact ID or Treasure Scan have ads?
Fossil Identifier Artifact ID shows ads; Treasure Scan does not.

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