BugLens vs Coin Identifier| Value Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BugLens
Instantly identify insects using your device. Discover details about harmful species and save your favorite finds to a personal list. This app offers a comprehensive way to learn about the insect world around you.
- Insect Identification
- Harmful Insect Identification
- Favorite Insect List
- Subscription Management
- Account Settings
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Best Insect Identification App Key Features: - Insect Identification - Harmful Insect Identification - Favorite Insect List *Subscription Information: Monthly Subscription Yearly Subscription • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/buglenstou/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacybuglens/
Coin Identifier| Value Scanner
Instantly identify coins by taking a photo. Access detailed information about their origin, year, and denomination, along with historical facts. Save your discoveries to a personal collection with an intuitive design.
- Identify coins with a photo
- Detailed coin information
- Historical facts
- Personal coin collection
- Intuitive design
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Discover the history and value of coins with just a photo. Coin ID makes it easy for collectors, hobbyists, or anyone curious about coins to identify them instantly and learn more about their background. Key Features: – Snap a photo to identify coins in seconds – Access detailed information including origin, year, and denomination – Learn historical facts and background about each coin – Save identified coins to your personal collection – Simple and intuitive design for quick use Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts—explore, learn, and build your coin collection with ease. Subscription Details: – Annual Plan: $9.99/year Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T7RPBU9hXLzmZmf5y0LRI2ekOZmuUF-djHVfSpWEt70/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r_6k3dWK5J_07egaVBm1c2H9Y1OpcKhEnJ1jSzUKi78/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BugLens at 100% against Coin Identifier| Value Scanner's 0%. BugLens also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Coin Identifier| Value Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. BugLens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Coin Identifier| Value Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BugLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BugLens has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BugLens's written reviews are positive against 0% of Coin Identifier| Value Scanner's.
BugLens ships an update every 4 months, Coin Identifier| Value Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BugLens | Coin Identifier| Value Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (43 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vu Quoc Viet | Andrii Stasyk |
Customer experience
BugLens
Coin Identifier| Value Scanner
In-app purchases
BugLens
- Monthly Premium ($4.99)$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium ($24.99)$24.991 Year
- $69.99 Use Forever$69.99
Coin Identifier| Value Scanner
- Coin ID – Identifier$9.991 Year
