Comparison

Coin Scanner vs CoinID

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

Head to head
About

Coin Scanner

Instantly identify coins using AI by taking a photo. Get real-time market values, detailed grading assistance, and manage your collection. Connect with a global community of numismatists.

Highlights
  • Instant AI coin recognition
  • Real-time market value assessment
  • Global and ancient coin coverage
  • High-detail grading assistant
  • Virtual coin collection manager
  • Community trading and tips
Features
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Discover the history in your pocket. Instantly identify any coin in seconds using the power of AI. Have you ever found an old coin in a drawer, received an unfamiliar foreign coin as change, or inherited a collection of currency you can’t identify? Stop guessing and start collecting with Coin Identifier. Simply point your camera or upload a photo, and our advanced AI will analyze the coin's year, country, denomination, and condition. Whether you are a professional numismatist or a beginner cleaning out an attic, Coin Identifier turns your smartphone into a portable coin expert. KEY FEATURES - Instant AI Recognition Gone are the days of flipping through heavy catalogues or squinting at tiny mint marks. Our neural network has been trained on millions of images, including rare coins, ancient currency, and modern commemorative issues. Snap a picture of the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) to receive instant identification. Real-Time Market Value Knowledge is profit. Coin Identifier doesn't just tell you what you have—it tells you what it’s worth. Access live pricing data from major numismatic markets and auction houses. Check the estimated value based on the coin’s specific grade and condition. - Global & Ancient Coverage From Roman Denarii and Spanish Doubloons to modern Eisenhower Dollars, 2 Euro coins, and British Pennies. Our database covers over 200 countries and thousands of coin types spanning 2,000 years of history. - High-Detail Grading Assistant Trying to determine if a coin is Fine (F), Extremely Fine (XF), or Mint State (MS)? Our grading tool highlights specific wear patterns, luster, and strike characteristics to help you accurately assess condition. - Virtual Coin Collection Manager Keep your collection organized, whether you own five coins or five thousand. Create custom albums, track your purchase price vs. current value, and view your portfolio's total net worth. - Connect with Community Join a global network of collectors. Trade tips, verify rare finds, and buy/sell directly within the app. WHY COIN IDENTIFIER? Accuracy: Proprietary AI trained specifically for numismatics. - Speed: Results in under 3 seconds. - Privacy: No login required for basic scanning. Your collection data stays on your device (or encrypted cloud if you choose to back up). PERFECT FOR: - Travelers dealing with foreign currency - History teachers and students - Estate sale shoppers and flippers - Kids starting their first collection - Serious collectors managing high-value portfolios Disclaimer: Coin values are estimates based on public market data. Extremely rare pattern coins or unique error coins may require professional authentication. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-statements-coin/ Terms & Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-conditions-coin-identifi/

About

CoinID

Instantly identify coins from around the world using AI. Get detailed analysis, collectible value, historical context, and manage your personal collection. Perfect for both new and experienced numismatists.

Highlights
  • AI-powered coin identification
  • Collectible value evaluation
  • Historical coin stories
  • Private coin collection management
  • Global coin database
Features
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CoinID: Value Identifier is a professional AI-powered coin identification app tailored for global coin collectors and numismatics enthusiasts. Turn your phone into a portable coin expert in just one tap! Powered by advanced AI image recognition technology, our app can quickly and accurately identify various types of coins from all over the world. Simply take a clear photo or upload a coin picture from your album, and you will get comprehensive and professional coin analysis results in seconds. Core Features: 1. Accurate Coin Identification Instantly recognize modern coins, ancient coins, commemorative coins and rare error coins, and match accurate basic information including origin country, issue year, denomination and metal material. 2. Professional Collectible Value Evaluation Obtain real and reliable coin collection market value assessment. Based on global numismatic market big data, we provide accurate value analysis, helping you accurately judge the collection and transaction value of every coin, and make confident buying, selling and trading decisions. 3. Rich Coin Historical Stories Explore the unique historical and cultural background behind each coin. Dig into minting stories, historical evolution, cultural significance and rare knowledge of coins, letting you understand the profound historical heritage behind every collectible coin. 4. Private Coin Collection Management Build your exclusive digital coin collection library, record and organize your collected coins, view the total value of your collection at any time, and easily manage your numismatic collection assets. Whether you are a beginner coin collector or a professional numismatist, CoinID: Value Identifier can meet your daily identification, value evaluation and knowledge exploration needs. Discover the value and hidden stories of every coin with us! By using this application, you agree to our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Subscription Terms. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/coinid-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/coinid-terms Subscription Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/coinid-subscription-terms

Screenshots

Coin Scanner4 screens
CoinID4 screens

Verdict

The call

Coin Scanner and CoinID are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Scanner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and CoinID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Coin Scanner against 4.7 for CoinID. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 22 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Coin Scanner versus CoinID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoin ScannerCoinID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30 ratings) — better4.7 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOlivia SmithYoYo org.

Customer experience

Coin Scanner

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

CoinID

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Coin Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Sell Your Coins Guide$9.99
  • Coin Value Guide$9.99
  • Clean Coins Guide$9.99
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  • All Guides Bundle$19.99
3 purchases

CoinID

Subscriptions3
  • Premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Coin Scanner free?
Coin Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoinID free?
CoinID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coin Scanner or CoinID?
Coin Scanner is rated higher. Coin Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while CoinID averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.
Do Coin Scanner or CoinID have ads?
Neither Coin Scanner nor CoinID shows ads.

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