Antique Identifier vs SmartFolder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Antique Identifier
Identify antiques by taking a photo. Get detailed information including period, origin, maker, materials, and an estimated auction value. Catalog your collection, export reports, and access practical articles on antique identification and valuation.
- Photograph antiques for instant identification
- Estimate auction values with condition and rarity
- Catalog collections with photos, values, and notes
- Export reports as PDF or spreadsheet
- Access practical articles on antiques
- AI-assisted valuation based on market data
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Vellum is an antique identifier that turns your camera into an antiques expert. Photograph a piece - silver, ceramics, furniture, a clock, a coin, a ring - and get an identification and an estimated auction value in seconds. Identify what you have Snap a photo and Vellum names the piece, then fills in period, origin, maker and materials. Works across silver and flatware, ceramics, furniture, clocks and watches, coins and jewelry. Know what it's worth Every scan returns an estimated auction value as a low-to-high range, with a condition grade, a rarity reading, and a plain-English explanation of what drove the number. Catalog your collection Save each piece with photos, values and notes. Group items into collections by room or project, tag them keep, sell, donate or discard, and track what the whole collection is worth. Export a report Turn any item or collection into a polished PDF, print it, or export a spreadsheet for Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets - ready for insurance, probate, heirs or a buyer. Reading Room Short, practical pieces on telling what you have and what actually moves a price. Made for sorting an estate, building an insurance inventory, cataloging for heirs, thrifting and reselling - or finally learning the story behind something you have had for years. Vellum gives AI-assisted estimates based on photographic analysis and market data. It is not a certified appraisal and should not be your sole basis for insurance, sale or tax decisions. Subscription information: Vellum is free to download. Full access - unlimited scans, complete value assessments, and PDF, print and spreadsheet exports - is available with a Vellum Plus subscription. - New subscribers may be eligible for a 7-day free trial. - Annual and weekly plans are available. Current prices are shown in the app before you confirm. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple ID account settings. Upon cancellation, your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period. No partial refund will be issued for unused time. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available at: https://prettyboamedia.com/privacy-policy/ https://prettyboamedia.com/terms-conditions/ Contact & Support: Found a bug or have a suggestion? Reach out - we read every message. support@prettyboamedia.com
SmartFolder
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Freely upload and transfer files to the cloud, and share them with others with one click. Back up and sync all documents and media, accessible anytime across multiple devices. High-speed distribution for large files enables hassle-free transfers for work and daily use. - Automatically back up gallery media to the cloud in the background, share photos and videos effortlessly - Access all files offline; preview over 175 formats directly without extra software - Convenient sharing and delivery of extra-large files - Capture receipts, IDs and photos via mobile phone for instant viewing and forwarding -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://snsinee.com/file02/privacy Terms of User: https://snsinee.com/file02/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Antique Identifier at none against SmartFolder's 4. Antique Identifier also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). SmartFolder's advantage is chart position (#206 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. SmartFolder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Antique Identifier asks for nothing beyond the download.
Antique Identifier ships an update every 5 days, SmartFolder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Antique Identifier | SmartFolder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #206 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pretty Boa Media Ltd | 宽 宁 |
In-app purchases
Antique Identifier
No in-app purchases
SmartFolder
- WeeklyMember$6.997 Days
- WeeklyMember3 Days trial$19.997 Days
- MonthlyMember$24.991 Month
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- MonthlyMember$39.991 Month
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