Comparison

Coin Identifier & Scanner . vs CoinOptic Coin Identifier

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

Head to head
About

Coin Identifier & Scanner .

Effortlessly identify and catalog collectible coins using advanced image recognition. Manage your collection, track its total value, and access in-depth coin information and articles. Offers both free and paid versions with varying features.

Highlights
  • Image recognition for coin identification
  • Photo editing tools
  • Comprehensive coin database
  • Collection management
  • Total asset value calculation
  • Filtering and search options
  • Informative articles for users
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Our application is a powerful mobile application designed for coin collectors, enabling users to recognize and catalog collectible coins effortlessly. With its advanced image recognition technology, users can scan coins from their gallery or take pictures directly, while the built-in photo editor allows for adjustments in exposure, contrast, and sharpness. The app offers a comprehensive database for manual data entry or searching, making it easy to create and manage collections. Users can add, move, or delete coins within their collections and view the total value of their assets. Our application also features filtering options for coin searches and provides insightful articles for pro users. The free version allows for limited scanning and collection creation, while the paid version unlocks full functionality, including unlimited scans and in-depth information about each coin. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 week, Weekly $4.99 1 month, Monthly $12.99 1 year, Yearly $39.99 Lifetime $59.99 Subscription auto-renews until canceled. Manage or cancel anytime in your device settings. Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hXI70N1j43lJ4xkMAgI7uoALeOKs4VRthwQS5qsl3co/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CoinOptic Coin Identifier

Identify your coins in seconds and discover their current market value. This app recognizes country, year, and mint mark, providing details on rarity, minting errors, and bullion value for precious metal coins. Manage your collection and track its total worth.

Highlights
  • Coin identification via photo
  • Market value estimation
  • Rarity and mintage assessment
  • Bullion value for precious metals
  • Collection management
  • Catalogue of 2 euro commemoratives
Features
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What is your coin worth? CoinOptic identifies your coins in seconds and shows you what they are selling for right now. Some 2 euro coins are worth far more than 2 euros. With CoinOptic you find out whether there is a rarity hiding in your spare change. HOW IT WORKS • Photograph both sides of the coin or pick a photo from your library • CoinOptic recognises the country, year, mint mark and design • Every detail at a glance, from metal and weight to diameter and mintage WHAT COINOPTIC DOES • Identifies 2 euro commemoratives, euro circulation coins, Deutsche Mark and pfennig • Market value in euros as a price range for each condition (circulated, extremely fine, uncirculated, proof), worked out from recent sale and asking prices • Is it rare? A verdict based on the mintage • Minting errors, with the known variants and what to look for on your coin • Bullion value for silver and gold coins, free • Your collection with condition and notes, and its total value • A catalogue of 2 euro commemoratives by country and year COINOPTIC PRO Identification and the bullion value are free (3 scans a day). CoinOptic Pro shows the market value, rarity and minting errors, and gives you unlimited scans and an unlimited collection. • Yearly, with a 3 day free trial • Weekly Prices for your country are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel at any time in your Apple Account settings. We remind you one day before your free trial ends. Estimated market value based on recent sales or current asking prices. No guarantee, not an appraisal. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://jayasena.dev/coinoptic/datenschutz

Screenshots

Coin Identifier & Scanner .4 screens
CoinOptic Coin Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Coin Identifier & Scanner . at 5.0 against CoinOptic Coin Identifier's 4.0. Coin Identifier & Scanner . also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). CoinOptic Coin Identifier's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Coin Identifier & Scanner . sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CoinOptic Coin Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coin Identifier & Scanner . holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coin Identifier & Scanner . has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coin Identifier & Scanner . ships an update every 3 weeks, CoinOptic Coin Identifier every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Coin Identifier & Scanner . versus CoinOptic Coin Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoin Identifier & Scanner .CoinOptic Coin Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicole Jacksonchamuditha jayasena

Customer experience

Coin Identifier & Scanner .

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CoinOptic Coin Identifier

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Coin Identifier & Scanner .

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

CoinOptic Coin Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • CoinOptic Pro Yearly Offer$3.991 Year
  • CoinOptic Pro – Weekly$5.997 Days
  • CoinOptic Pro – Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Coin Identifier & Scanner . free?
Coin Identifier & Scanner . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoinOptic Coin Identifier free?
CoinOptic Coin Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coin Identifier & Scanner . or CoinOptic Coin Identifier?
Coin Identifier & Scanner . is rated higher. Coin Identifier & Scanner . averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CoinOptic Coin Identifier averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Coin Identifier & Scanner . or CoinOptic Coin Identifier have ads?
Neither Coin Identifier & Scanner . nor CoinOptic Coin Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coin Identifier & Scanner . or CoinOptic Coin Identifier?
Coin Identifier & Scanner . ships an update every 3 weeks, and CoinOptic Coin Identifier every 2 days. Most recently, Coin Identifier & Scanner . was updated on November 5, 2026 and CoinOptic Coin Identifier on October 31, 2026.

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