Comparison

Foronum vs Coin Identifier AI Value Guide

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

Head to head
About

Foronum

Features
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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.

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Coin Identifier AI Value Guide

Features
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Coin Identifier helps you identify unknown coins from a photo and understand their likely country, denomination, era, and conservative value range. Use it when you find an old coin in a drawer, sort an inherited collection, check a coin at a flea market, or want a quick first read before doing deeper numismatic research. Build your collection Save, organize, and revisit the coins you identify. • Identify a coin, then save the result with its photo, condition, value, and your own notes. • Quantity · Condition · Acquired • Purchase price · Estimated value · Notes · Favorite Take a camera photo or choose an image from your gallery, then review an AI-assisted match with confidence clues and a short reasoning summary. Why collectors and curious users use it • Identify coins by camera or gallery photo without searching through long catalogues first. • See likely country or region, denomination, visible year, era, mint or series when those details can be read. • Review a cautious value range that is useful for orientation, not a guaranteed appraisal. • Save successful scans in history so you can return to a coin later. • Share a coin identification result with a friend, buyer adviser, or collecting group for discussion. • Use advanced AI on premium for worn, reflective, or harder-to-read coin photos. Key features • AI-assisted coin recognition from photos. • Photo scan flow built for both obverse and reverse coin images. • Likely match details with country, denomination, year or era, and visible mint clues. • Confidence indicators that help you understand how reliable the match appears. • Short reasoning notes so the result feels explainable, not random. • Conservative market value range where enough visual evidence is available. • Scan history for coins you want to review, compare, or research later. • Easy sharing of identification results. • Optional premium and scan credit packs for heavier collecting sessions. How it works 1. Place the coin on a plain surface with good light and photograph both sides when possible. 2. Let the AI analyse text, symbols, portrait, year, edge clues, and visible wear. 3. Review the likely result, value range, confidence clues, and saved history entry. Good for Coin Identifier is made for casual collectors, new hobbyists, people checking inherited coins, travellers with unfamiliar currency, students learning about numismatics, and anyone who wants a faster starting point than manual web searches. It is also useful when you need to separate coins that deserve more research from everyday coins that only need a quick note. Free and premium use You can try the app with limited free scans. Premium unlocks unlimited or advanced scanning depending on the plan and is especially useful for collectors who scan many coins, compare repeat results, or work with worn and reflective pieces. Important value and authenticity note Results are AI-assisted estimates. The app does not provide certified grading, authentication, financial advice, or exact appraisals. It is not a marketplace and does not show live auction feeds. For selling, insurance, rare varieties, or high-value coins, use the app as a first reference and consult a qualified numismatic expert. Photo tips for better results • Use clear focus and avoid glare from shiny silver or proof surfaces. • Crop close enough that the coin fills the frame, but keep the full rim visible. • Scan both sides because many coins require reverse details for a better match. • Retry from a slightly different angle if the year, mint mark, or lettering is hidden. • Compare the confidence and reasoning notes before relying on a value range. Start with a photo, get a practical coin ID, and build a cleaner record of the coins you discover. Terms of Service(EULA): https://coinidentifier.glipo.org/terms Privacy: https://coinidentifier.glipo.org/privacy

Screenshots

Foronum4 screens
Coin Identifier AI Value Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Foronum at none against Coin Identifier AI Value Guide's 5. Coin Identifier AI Value Guide's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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 AI Value Guide sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Foronum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Foronum versus Coin Identifier AI Value Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForonumCoin Identifier AI Value Guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro Medina BaezaHamza Kavak

In-app purchases

None

Foronum

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Coin Identifier AI Value Guide

Subscriptions4
  • Coin Scanner Special$3.997 Days
  • Coin Scanner Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Coin Scanner 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Coin Scanner Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 10 Scan Credits$2.99

Questions

Is Foronum free?
Foronum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coin Identifier AI Value Guide free?
Coin Identifier AI Value Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Foronum or Coin Identifier AI Value Guide have ads?
Neither Foronum nor Coin Identifier AI Value Guide shows ads.

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