Comparison

Antique Identifier vs SmartFolder

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

SmartFolder

Securely upload, transfer, and share files to the cloud. Access documents and media across devices, with offline viewing for over 175 formats. Offers high-speed distribution for large files and instant capture of documents via mobile.

Highlights
  • Cloud file upload and transfer
  • Cross-device file access
  • Offline file viewing
  • Support for 175+ file formats
  • Large file sharing
  • Mobile document capture
Features
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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

Screenshots

Antique Identifier4 screens
SmartFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SmartFolder at 168 against Antique Identifier's 9. SmartFolder also leads on chart position (#24 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Antique Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SmartFolder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Antique Identifier against 4.6 for SmartFolder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartFolder has 168 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Antique Identifier ships an update fortnightly, SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Antique Identifier versus SmartFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntique IdentifierSmartFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.6 (168 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9168 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#24 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPretty Boa Media Ltd宽 宁

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Antique Identifier

Subscriptions3
  • Vellum Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Vellum Plus Annual Saver7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Vellum Plus Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
4 purchases

SmartFolder

Subscriptions4
  • WeeklyMember$6.997 Days
  • WeeklyMember3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • MonthlyMember$24.991 Month
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  • MonthlyMember$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Antique Identifier free?
Antique Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartFolder free?
SmartFolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Antique Identifier or SmartFolder?
SmartFolder is rated higher. Antique Identifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SmartFolder averages 4.6 from 168 ratings.
Do Antique Identifier or SmartFolder have ads?
Both Antique Identifier and SmartFolder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Antique Identifier or SmartFolder?
Antique Identifier ships an update fortnightly, and SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Antique Identifier was updated on November 13, 2026 and SmartFolder on November 13, 2026.

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