Comparison

Moneta Numismatic Archive vs Foronum

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

Head to head
About

Moneta Numismatic Archive

Features
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Description Moneta is a professional collection management app designed for ancient, medieval, and world coin collectors. Catalog your collection with detailed historical attribution, provenance records, valuations, references, acquisition data, and high-resolution photography — all in a clean, collector-focused interface built for iPhone and iPad. Whether you collect Greek tetradrachms, Roman aurei, Byzantine solidi, medieval hammered coinage, or modern world issues, Moneta provides the tools needed to organize and preserve your collection. FEATURES CATALOG YOUR COLLECTION • Organize unlimited coins with Moneta Pro • Track rulers, authorities, denominations, mints, regions, materials, and dates • Record inventory numbers and custom notes • Browse your collection in list or photo grid layouts HIGH-RESOLUTION COIN PHOTOGRAPHY • Attach obverse and reverse images • Store multiple images and supporting media • Optimized for detailed numismatic photography PROVENANCE & AUCTION HISTORY • Track ownership history and provenance chains • Record auction appearances and lot references • Store provenance confidence levels and supporting details • Attach supporting documentation and receipts VALUATIONS & INSURANCE • Record valuations in multiple currencies • Track acquisition prices and collection value • Generate professional insurance and collection summary reports • Monitor high-value coins and valuation coverage REFERENCES & RESEARCH • Maintain scholarly references and citations • Track attribution notes and historical details • Preserve research alongside your collection records WISHLIST MANAGEMENT • Maintain a dedicated wishlist for future acquisitions • Organize target coins by priority and budget • Convert wishlist items directly into collection records when acquired CSV IMPORT & EXPORT • Import existing collection spreadsheets using CSV • Export collection data for backup and analysis • Designed for serious long-term collection management PRIVATE ICLOUD SYNC • Securely sync your collection across your Apple devices using iCloud • Your data remains private and under your control DESIGNED FOR COLLECTORS Moneta was built specifically for numismatists, ancient coin collectors, and researchers who require more than a basic photo catalog. The app emphasizes provenance, historical context, research organization, and long-term archival management. FREE & PRO Moneta includes full functionality for collections up to 10 coins. Moneta Pro unlocks unlimited coins with a one-time purchase.

About

Foronum

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The world catalog of coins and banknotes, right in your pocket. Foronum is the app built for collectors: browse thousands of coins and banknotes from every country and organize your collection down to the detail that really matters. WORLD CATALOG • Coins and banknotes from every country, by continent and by country. • Full entry: obverse and reverse, year, metal, face value, KM# and P# numbers. • Global search by coin, country or year. YOUR COLLECTION • Log every piece with its year, mint mark, grade and the units you own. • Tap "I want it" and track everything you're still missing. • Foronum reference values by grade, visible to everyone. • Add your own valuation to each piece. MADE FOR COLLECTORS • 12 languages and dark mode. • Works offline: check what you've already seen, wherever you are. • The same account on the web and in the app, always in sync. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced collector, into euro coins, world coins or paper money, Foronum helps you identify, catalog and enjoy your collection. Create your free account and start your collection today.

Screenshots

Moneta Numismatic Archive4 screens
Foronum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Foronum at none against Moneta Numismatic Archive's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Moneta Numismatic Archive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Foronum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Moneta Numismatic Archive versus Foronum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoneta Numismatic ArchiveForonum
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPQR Developers, LLCAlejandro Medina Baeza

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Moneta Numismatic Archive

One-time1
  • Moneta Pro One-Time Upgrade$9.99
None

Foronum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moneta Numismatic Archive free?
Moneta Numismatic Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foronum free?
Foronum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moneta Numismatic Archive or Foronum have ads?
Neither Moneta Numismatic Archive nor Foronum shows ads.

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