Comparison

Coin Identifier, Value Scanner vs CoinIQ

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

Head to head
About

Coin Identifier, Value Scanner

Effortlessly identify coins from around the world by taking a photo. Get detailed information on origin, year, historical significance, rarity, and market value. Build your digital collection and explore global currency heritage.

Highlights
  • Instant coin recognition via photo
  • Detailed coin profiles
  • Digital collection creation
  • Global coin database access
  • Rarity and market value information
Features
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Discover the story behind every coin with the perfect app for collectors, hobbyists, and history enthusiasts! Effortlessly identify coins from around the world by simply snapping a photo. Our advanced AI quickly analyzes each coin’s features, providing you with detailed information on its origin, year, and historical significance. Whether you’re at a flea market, a museum, or exploring your personal collection, our app empowers you to: - Instantly recognize coins from thousands of regions and time periods - Access detailed coin profiles, including rarity, metal composition, and market value - Save your favorite finds and create your digital collection Our app is designed with both beginners and seasoned numismatists in mind. Start exploring the world’s currency heritage, uncover hidden treasures, and add value to your collection—all from your smartphone! Unlock a world of numismatic wonder with unlimited access to our global coin identification and viewing database. Dive deeper into history, explore rare finds, and enrich your collection—all for just $9.99 per year. Subscription Information: - Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings through your Account Settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s1xMpLJaqVNFXSNvQ-fs4q87ggRihdHYw0eiyBTViPE/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RKn6kumMbDil77z6yi1Xk31SUIwpvi272lsnhvuS2h8/edit?usp=sharing

About

CoinIQ

Features
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CoinIQ — The Only 100% Free Coin Identifier on the App Store Snap a photo, know your coin. CoinIQ instantly identifies coins from a huge library of nearly 5,000 U.S. coins — and unlike every other coin identifier out there, it's completely free. No subscriptions. No paywalls. No "3 free scans then pay." Every feature, free forever. IDENTIFY IN SECONDS Point your camera at any coin and CoinIQ matches it against 4,900+ coins spanning every major U.S. series — from Colonial-era coppers to modern commemoratives. Get the exact type, date, and mint mark details in seconds. KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH Wondering if that jar of change is hiding treasure? CoinIQ includes over 65,000 real market price records across grades, so you can see what your coin is actually worth — not a guess. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Track everything you own in one place. Add coins as you identify them, browse your collection at a glance, and watch its value grow. CoinIQ is the only coin identifier on the App Store that's completely free — no ads chasing you, no premium tier, no tricks. Just a fast, beautiful tool built for collectors, inheritors of old coin jars, and the curious alike. Found a coin? Find out what it is. Download CoinIQ — free means free. Privacy Policy: https://gaberoeloffs.com/coiniq/privacy/ Terms of Service: http://gaberoeloffs.com/coiniq/terms/

Screenshots

Coin Identifier, Value Scanner3 screens
CoinIQ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoinIQ at none against Coin Identifier, Value Scanner's 1. Coin Identifier, Value Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Coin Identifier, Value Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. CoinIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Coin Identifier, Value Scanner versus CoinIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoin Identifier, Value ScannerCoinIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiudmyla IonovaGabe Roeloffs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Coin Identifier, Value Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • Identify coins instantly$9.991 Year
None

CoinIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coin Identifier, Value Scanner free?
Coin Identifier, Value Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoinIQ free?
CoinIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coin Identifier, Value Scanner or CoinIQ have ads?
CoinIQ shows ads; Coin Identifier, Value Scanner does not.

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