# Coinoscope: Coin Identifier

> Coin scanner & value checker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1329237590](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1329237590)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1329237590`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Miccron
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (133 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2018-01-03
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/coinoscope-coin-identifier/id1329237590)
- **Website:** [https://coinoscope.com](https://coinoscope.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://coinoscope.com/privacy](https://coinoscope.com/privacy)

## Description

**Coinoscope** is an iPhone coin identifier, scanner, and value checker that uses photo-based visual search to match coins in seconds. Scan one or both sides to identify coins without knowing the country, denomination, or year, then discover issue details and estimated market values based on eBay and other online pricing data.

Use Advanced Image Analysis for detailed coin descriptions, save results to **My Collection**, and organize your finds in one place. Coinoscope is useful for collectors, metal detectorists, inherited coin collections, and anyone researching a coin before buying or selling. Identification is free and unlimited, while Coinoscope Pro removes ads and daily limits on value estimates and advanced analysis.

## Rankings

- #138,167 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely report that Coinoscope can identify coin types but often fails to provide accurate dates or values. The most common complaints are intrusive ads that disrupt scanning, frequent inaccuracies especially with older or rare coins, and the need to manually filter results or guess dates. Several reviews note stability issues, camera-related errors, and occasional pricing surprises. A smaller number find it useful for beginners and for identifying coins from foreign languages, but overall satisfaction is mixed due to reliability and user experience. The app may serve as a starting point rather than a precise valuation tool.

### Pros

- It can identify the coin type, giving you a starting point.
- Useful for beginners: all-in-one information and guidance.
- Helpful for identifying coins from different languages and estimating rough value.
- Provides quick match lists to help you explore possibilities.

### Cons

- Ads are extremely intrusive, with autoplay audio, overlays blocking the camera, and persistent upsell prompts.
- Inaccurate results and dating, especially for older or rare coins; misidentifications are common.
- Often does not show the exact year or reliable value; users must manually sift through long lists.
- Camera/app stability issues, including timeouts and errors like 'invalid argument' when taking pictures.
- Pricing confusion or unexpected charges reported by users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1329237590)