# PhilSnap vs Comic Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhilSnap at 58% against Comic Scanner's 0%. PhilSnap also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhilSnap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Comic Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhilSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhilSnap has 2.5K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of PhilSnap's written reviews are positive against 0% of Comic Scanner's.

PhilSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, Comic Scanner every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhilSnap | Comic Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philsnap-stamp-id-and-values/id6752372987/reviews)** | [4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-scanner-book-value/id6754018502/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Dang Minh Duc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770951176) |

## What reviewers say

### PhilSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philsnap-stamp-id-and-values/id6752372987)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Identify, value, and organize your stamp collection with ease. Simply snap a photo to get instant identification, market prices, grading tips, and catalog references. Build a digital album and track your collection's growth and value.

**Highlights:** Instant stamp identification, Accurate market valuation, Condition guidance and grading tips, Variant and error awareness, Organize digital stamp album, Learn philately insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhilSnap Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PhilSnap Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PhilSnap Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PhilSnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| PhilSnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| PhilSnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Comic Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-scanner-book-value/id6754018502)

Instantly identify and value your comic books by taking a photo. This app uses AI to determine title, issue number, condition, rarity, and market price, helping you manage and grow your collection.

**Highlights:** AI comic recognition, Real-time comic valuation, Collection organizer, Condition and rarity insights, In-app selling platform, Personal collection dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One time | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhilSnap free?

PhilSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Comic Scanner free?

Comic Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PhilSnap or Comic Scanner?

PhilSnap is rated higher. PhilSnap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Comic Scanner averages 4.1 from 54 ratings.

### Do PhilSnap or Comic Scanner have ads?

Comic Scanner shows ads; PhilSnap does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhilSnap or Comic Scanner?

PhilSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Comic Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, PhilSnap was updated on November 5, 2026 and Comic Scanner on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*