Comparison

NoteLens vs NoteValue

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

Head to head
About

NoteLens

Scan banknotes to identify their series, read serial numbers, and assess potential error types. It provides market reference values based on condition and helps you build and organize your personal banknote collection.

Highlights
  • Banknote identification via photo
  • Serial number reading and pattern recognition
  • Error note detection
  • Market reference value estimation
  • Collector-grade condition grading
  • Personal collection management
  • In-app collector guides
Features
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Photograph a banknote to explore its country, denomination and issue. NoteLens brings visible serial-number details, condition information and a value estimate together, so you can take a closer look before adding it to your collection. Explore the issue Take a photo or choose one from your library to review the suggested country, denomination and issue. Correct the match when needed. Check the serial number Check the visible serial number and explore its number patterns. Edit a misread number before saving. Put condition in context Compare the photo-based condition with an estimate and the explanation behind it. Use the condition options to see prices by condition. Build your collection Save an unlocked result, add notes and organize items in folders. Revisit your saved details and identification history as you explore. Track your collection Filter saved banknotes by country or condition. See how many countries are represented in the collection or folder you are viewing. Learn with 12 guides Read 12 topic guides in step-by-step pages, alongside other in-app articles. No subscription is needed to read the guides. Ask your next question Open the assistant from the result page to ask follow-up questions and keep learning. Usage limits are shown in the app. Understand estimates Matches and details can be mistaken or incomplete. Values are estimates, not verified sale prices, authentication, offers or financial advice. Actual prices depend on condition, demand and where you sell; condition-specific prices appear only when supplied, and changing a condition may not produce a new estimate. Collection totals summarize saved estimates, not live market changes. Unreadable serial numbers remain unconfirmed, and a photo does not certify a printing error. Understand your privacy We use PostHog for limited product analytics and AppsFlyer to measure installations and ads for our apps. Eligible event data may be shared with Meta for advertising measurement and optimization under applicable privacy controls. Photos go to our recognition service and Google's AI models to identify them. They are not used for advertising. See our Privacy Policy for details. Explore access and purchases Explore with an initial allowance of complete photo-identification results. Once it is used, parts of new results are locked and a paid upgrade is offered. Availability and limits are shown in the app. Paid access applies to this app. Check the purchase screen for available options, prices, trial eligibility and usage limits. A trial, if offered, depends on eligibility. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled; manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Read the terms Terms of Use: https://notelens.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://notelens.app/privacy

About

NoteValue

Features
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IDENTIFY ANY BANKNOTE - Country, denomination, series, and printed details — in seconds - Works with notes from 190+ countries, modern and historical - Reads the serial number straight from your photo KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH - An estimated value range for every grade, not one vague number - The same note can be worth 10× more in better condition — see the whole ladder - Honest ranges: a grade change never surprises you SPOT VALUABLE SERIALS - Solid, radar, ladder, repeater, low serial numbers - Fancy serials carry a collector premium — NoteValue flags them automatically BUILD YOUR COLLECTION - Total value and a world map of your countries - Value history over time - Organize notes into sets - Export everything as CSV or a PDF catalog — your data stays yours ASK ALDRIC, YOUR AI NUMISMATIST - Authenticity signs, grading, pressing, storage - Answers that sound like a dealer friend, not a search engine LEARN THE STORIES - Books and articles on the history of paper money, included free - From 100-trillion-mark notes to emergency money that became art Your first scan is free. NoteValue Premium unlocks unlimited scans, full values, the AI expert, and exports — as a subscription (3-day free trial on yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage anytime in your Apple account settings. Estimates are informational and based on AI analysis. For buying or selling decisions, consult a professional dealer. Terms of Use: https://maxxxapps.com/notevalue/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://maxxxapps.com/notevalue/privacy/

Screenshots

NoteLens4 screens
NoteValue4 screens

Verdict

The call

NoteLens and NoteValue are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. NoteLens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and NoteValue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NoteLens versus NoteValue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteLensNoteValue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer懿峰 吕Maksym Kovalko

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NoteLens

Subscriptions4
  • NoteLens Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • NoteLens Pro Annual Offer$49.991 Year
  • NoteLens Pro Annual Winback$59.991 Year
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  • NoteLens Pro Annual$59.991 Year
3 purchases

NoteValue

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is NoteLens free?
NoteLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteValue free?
NoteValue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoteLens or NoteValue have ads?
Neither NoteLens nor NoteValue shows ads.

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