Comparison

Fossil Identifier 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

Instantly identify fossils with a photo, revealing their historical context, origin, and rarity. Track your collection, explore an educational database, and get market value estimates for your finds.

Highlights
  • Instant fossil identification via photo
  • Detailed historical and geological information
  • Market value estimates for fossils
  • Collection tracking with GPS
  • Educational database of ancient life
  • Country of origin and rarity insights
Features
Read full description

Discover the hidden story behind every prehistoric find. FossilScan uses cutting-edge image recognition to identify fossils and reveal their historical context, country of origin, and rarity in seconds. Whether you are hiking in the badlands or browsing a museum shop, our smart scanner provides the insights you need to build your collection with confidence. KEY FEATURES: - Instant Identification: Simply snap a photo to identify bones, teeth, shells, and more. - Deep History: Learn about the specific era, age, and geological period. - Market Insights: See similar fossil prices and market value estimates. - Collection Tracker: Catalog your findings with GPS location and detailed notes. - Educational Database: Explore a vast library of ammonites, trilobites, and dinosaurs. Designed for: - Amateur and professional paleontologists. - Students and educators in earth sciences. - Curious museum-goers and outdoor adventurers. Unlock the secrets of the ancient world. Transform your smartphone into a powerful geological tool and start identifying fossils like a pro today. Free vs Premium • Free: 1 analysis, limited pricing details. • Premium (Unlimited): • Weekly: $4.99 • Annual: $29.99 • Lifetime: $39.99 (Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions auto-renew; manage or cancel anytime in your iOS Settings.) Links • Terms of Use: https://bglab.app/p/app_287d3fb8fa67cac79463d800c9243168/terms • Privacy Policy: https://bglab.app/p/app_287d3fb8fa67cac79463d800c9243168/privacy

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
Read full description

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 Identifier4 screens
Treasure Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Treasure Scan at 100% against Fossil Identifier's 0%. Treasure Scan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Fossil Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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. Fossil Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fossil Identifier has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Fossil Identifier's written reviews are positive against 100% of Treasure Scan's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Fossil Identifier versus Treasure Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFossil IdentifierTreasure Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBASAK GEDIKGOKUL REDDY

Customer experience

Fossil Identifier

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Treasure Scan

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fossil Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$39.99
1 purchases

Treasure Scan

Subscriptions1
  • Vault Membership7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Fossil Identifier free?
Fossil Identifier 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 or Treasure Scan?
Treasure Scan is rated higher. Fossil Identifier averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Treasure Scan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fossil Identifier or Treasure Scan have ads?
Neither Fossil Identifier nor Treasure Scan shows ads.

Other comparisons