Comparison

Diamond Identifier vs Kino Controller

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

Head to head
About

Diamond Identifier

Instantly analyze gemstones by simply taking a photo. Get detailed insights into gem type, the 4Cs, light performance, estimated value, and origin. Save your scans to a personal collection and explore gems identified by a global community.

Highlights
  • AI-powered stone analysis
  • Type detection (natural, lab-grown, simulant)
  • 4Cs estimation (carat, color, clarity, cut)
  • Light performance analysis
  • Estimated value range
  • Origin and treatment detection
  • Personal gem collection
  • Community gem exploration
Features
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Snap a photo. Get instant gemological insights. Point your camera at any stone, tap scan, and receive a detailed analysis in seconds — powered by advanced AI. WHAT YOU GET • Type Detection — Natural, lab-grown, moissanite, simulant, and more • The 4Cs — Estimated carat weight, color grade, clarity grade, and cut quality • Light Performance — Brilliance, fire, and scintillation analysis • Value Estimate — Approximate market value range • Origin & Treatments — Likely geographic origin and treatment detection • Care Tips — How to keep your stone looking its best YOUR PERSONAL TROVE Every scan is saved to your collection. Revisit past analyses, compare stones, and track your growing library over time. EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY Browse gems identified by collectors around the world. Discover rare finds and see what others are scanning. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS All results are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. This app is not a substitute for certified gemological services such as GIA, AGS, or IGI. Estimated values are approximate references only and do not constitute financial, investment, or appraisal advice. For high-value purchases, sales, or insurance, always consult a professional gemologist.

About

Kino Controller

Features
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Kino for iPhone is your companion for Kino TV. Kino TV app is an app for your smart TV that turns your TV into a media server where you can store and play your videos. Designed for speed and clarity, Kino Controller for iOS gives you precise control over your TV media experience from your iPhone or iPad, with no clutter and no setup friction. What you can do: Connect to your Kino TV app automatically on your local network Upload videos from Photos and Files Stream those videos in your iOS device without wasting disk space Control playback with precision: play, pause, stop, seek Move between iPhone and TV playback with a seamless flow Built for everyday use: Fast, reliable local transfers Clean interface focused on what matters Smooth control from browsing to playback Kino for iPhone requires Kino TV app on your television. Kino TV app allows you to store your video files in your TV's memory or the USB memory stick you can plug in your TV. Connect both devices to the same Wi‑Fi network and enjoy a polished, unified viewing workflow. Kino TV app is currently available for Google TV. How to use: 1) Install and open the Kino TV app from this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrtksn.kino 2) Launch Kino Controller for iOS, it should detect your TV automatically. Click on the TV to select if not already selected 3) The TV app will give you 3 digits code and the Kino Controller will prompt you to enter this 3 digit code. After you enter the code and click verify, this app and your TV will be paired and won't ask you again for this code unless re-install the app or don't use the app for long time. The next time you launch the app it will seamlessly connect. 4) Upload your videos that you want to be stored on your TV memory. You can extend the space available on the Kino TV app by plugging a USB disk to your TV. If your TV asks you if you want to extend the TV storage with that disk, cancel that. The Kino TV app will ask you if you want to use the USB drive, select yes to use the USB to store your video files on the USB drive. You can move your files between the USB drive and the Internal storage of your TV using the Kino Controller for macOS or directly on your Kino TV app. 5) You can play the videos stored in your TV directly on your TV but you can also stream these videos from your TV using the Kino Controller iOS app without using disk space. You can download the videos stored in the TV back to your iOS device. Kino is %100 private, we do not track or store any data about you. See our privacy policy: https://appwared.com/misc/kino-privacy-policy No ads. The ability to use USB with the Kino TV app depends on your TV to support USB drives. Free version of Kino allows you to store up to 10 videos in your TV, you can unlock unlimited(as your storage allows) video files storage by making an in app purchase from this macOS app. Each purchase activates the full version of the currently connected Kino TV app permanently, you can unlock full version for as many Kino TVs as you like by making a purchase for each one when connected. Kino Controller offers sign in with Apple(optional). We recommend using this functionality, it allows you to restore and re-unlock your previously unlocked Kino TV apps in case of a reset or re-install. Using sign in with Apple to restore previous purchases requires storing some data, please check our privacy policy.

Screenshots

Diamond Identifier3 screens
Kino Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diamond Identifier at none against Kino Controller's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kino Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Diamond Identifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Diamond Identifier versus Kino Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiamond IdentifierKino Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac — better
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKawaiiAppwared

In-app purchases

None

Diamond Identifier

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kino Controller

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$9.99

Questions

Is Diamond Identifier free?
Diamond Identifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kino Controller free?
Kino Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diamond Identifier or Kino Controller have ads?
Neither Diamond Identifier nor Kino Controller shows ads.

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