CoinSnap alternatives: coin identifier apps and how each one charges
Short answer: the main alternatives to CoinSnap on iPhone are Coinoscope, CoinIn and Coin ID for identifying coins from photos, and the free PCGS CoinFacts and NGC apps for price guides, population data and checking graded coins. They differ most in how they charge — free use, weekly plans, trials — so compare that before you subscribe. Honest Coin (coming soon) gives 3 coins a day free, with no weekly plan and no free trial that turns into a charge.
Prices and plans below are quoted from each app's US App Store page and description, checked October 7, 2026. They can change and vary by country — the App Store page is always the final word. Updated October 7, 2026.
The alternatives at a glance
CoinSnap: Coin Identifier
| Developer | Next Vision Limited |
|---|---|
| What it does | Photo coin identifier with coin details and a collection. |
| How it charges | Free download with in-app purchases. Its store description lists CoinSnap Premium as a yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial that renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. The in-app purchases listed on its App Store page range from $3.99 to $39.99. |
| Source | App Store page (checked October 7, 2026) |
Coinoscope: Coin Identifier
| Developer | Miccron Ltd. |
|---|---|
| What it does | Photo coin identifier (visual search) with value estimates and a collection. |
| How it charges | Free download. Its store description says coin identification is free and unlimited; Coinoscope Pro removes ads and the daily limits on value estimates and Advanced Image Analysis. Listed in-app purchases include monthly, quarterly and yearly Pro plans plus a one-time "Pro (unlimited)" at $29.99 (range $1.49–$29.99). |
| Source | App Store page (checked October 7, 2026) |
CoinIn: Coin Scan Identifier
| Developer | Vortemol Limited |
|---|---|
| What it does | Photo coin identifier and scanner. |
| How it charges | Free download with an auto-renewing subscription, per its store description. Listed in-app purchases range from $7.99 to $49.99 and include "Premium Access Weekly" options ($10.99 and $17.99). |
| Source | App Store page (checked October 7, 2026) |
Coin ID: Coin Value Identifier
| Developer | AIBY Incorporated |
|---|---|
| What it does | Photo coin identifier with coin facts and value information. |
| How it charges | Free download. Its store description says Coin ID Premium is billed weekly, monthly or annually. Listed in-app purchases include "Weekly access (3 days trial)" ($4.99–$7.99), a monthly subscription ($4.99) and yearly subscriptions ($14.99–$39.99). |
| Source | App Store page (checked October 7, 2026) |
PCGS CoinFacts Coin Collecting
| Developer | Professional Coin Grading Service |
|---|---|
| What it does | Reference for over 40,000 US coins: PCGS Price Guide, population report, auction prices realized, and barcode scanning for coins already graded by PCGS and NGC. It is a reference, not a photo identifier for raw coins. |
| How it charges | Free. Its store description says it is "100% free to use", and its App Store page lists no in-app purchases. |
| Source | App Store page (checked October 7, 2026) |
NGC
| Developer | Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America |
|---|---|
| What it does | Verify NGC certification by scanning the label barcode, NGC Census, NGC Registry and NGC Price Guide values for US coins. For coins already graded by NGC, not a photo identifier for raw coins. |
| How it charges | Free, per its store description; its App Store page lists no in-app purchases. |
| Source | App Store page (checked October 7, 2026) |
The App Store shows an app's top in-app purchases without always naming the billing period, so the ranges above are the listed prices only. Not affiliated with any of these apps or their developers; names are used only to identify them.
How to choose
- Want to know what a raw coin is from a photo? Use a photo identifier (CoinSnap, Coinoscope, CoinIn, Coin ID — or Honest Coin when it launches).
- Researching a US coin's price guide, population or auction records? PCGS CoinFacts is free.
- Checking a coin already in an NGC holder? The free NGC app verifies the certification number.
- Before you subscribe to anything: check whether the price is per week, month or year, whether a trial renews into a paid plan, and whether you can close the upgrade screen. Our guide to picking a coin identifier app without a subscription trap walks through each check.
Honest Coin: the no-subscription-trap alternative
Honest Coin, a coin identifier app for iPhone, is coming soon to the App Store. Photograph both sides and it reads the year, mint mark and series, flags key dates and famous errors, shows the silver melt value, and links to what that exact coin really sold for — no guessed prices.
| Free | 3 coins a day, every day. No account, no card. |
|---|---|
| Pro | $4.99/month or $29.99/year — unlimited coins, favorites, collection export and batch scanning. |
| Free trial | None — the daily free coins are the trial, so nothing converts into a charge. |
| Weekly plan | None. |
| Paywall | Has a Close button and a "Not now — use today's free scans" link. |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best CoinSnap alternatives?
For identifying coins from photos: Coinoscope, CoinIn and Coin ID on the App Store. For free reference data: PCGS CoinFacts (price guide, population, auction records) and the NGC app (certification lookup, census, registry). Honest Coin, a coin identifier for iPhone with no weekly plan and no free trial that turns into a charge, is coming soon to the App Store.
Is CoinSnap free?
CoinSnap is a free download with in-app purchases. Its App Store description lists CoinSnap Premium as a yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial that renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the period ends (checked October 7, 2026).
Is there a free coin identifier app?
Coinoscope's App Store description says its coin identification is free and unlimited, with Pro removing ads and daily limits on value estimates. PCGS CoinFacts and the NGC app are free with no in-app purchases listed, but they are reference and certification tools, not photo identifiers for raw coins. Honest Coin will give 3 coins a day free, every day.
Which coin apps have weekly subscriptions?
On their US App Store pages (checked October 7, 2026), CoinIn lists "Premium Access Weekly" in-app purchases and Coin ID lists "Weekly access (3 days trial)". Honest Coin has no weekly plan.
How do I cancel a CoinSnap subscription?
App Store subscriptions are managed by Apple, not by the app. On iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, choose the subscription and tap Cancel Subscription (Apple's steps). For a refund, follow Apple's refund steps.
How much will Honest Coin cost?
Free: 3 coins a day, every day, with no account and no card. Honest Coin Pro: $4.99/month or $29.99/year for unlimited coins, favorites, collection export and batch scanning. No free trial that converts into a charge and no weekly plan. Honest Coin for iPhone is coming soon to the App Store.
Also read: Best coin identifier app without a subscription trap · Where is the mint mark on a Morgan dollar? · About Honest Coin
Honest Coin identifies coins from photos — it is not an appraisal, grade or authentication. See the disclaimer. CoinSnap, Coinoscope, CoinIn, Coin ID, PCGS CoinFacts and NGC are trademarks of their owners; Honest Coin is not affiliated with them.