Coin ID by AIBY is an AI-powered numismatic utility for identifying and valuing coins and medals. It targets hobbyist collectors with a 'snap-to-identify' value proposition. Currently ranking #27 in Grossing (US Category 6006), the app maintains strong revenue but faces a 'Mixed' sentiment profile due to accuracy and monetization complaints. Its key differentiators are gamified 'Official Sets' and a recent expansion into specialized Medal Identification.
Product velocity
Active
Daily rank 🇺🇸
#84
▲6Reference · free
Sentiment
4.5
42k reviews
Nemesis
CoinSnap: Coin Identifier
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Numismatists, hobbyist coin collectors, and treasure hunters looking for quick identification and collection organization.
Key features
Uses image recognition to identify coins from obverse and reverse photos in seconds
Displays current reference prices to help users estimate the value of their collection
Expanded recognition capabilities to include historical and commemorative medals
Curated checklists for popular series like State Quarters and Presidential Dollars
How much does it cost?
Uses a high-friction freemium model where the core identification utility is gated. This drives strong grossing ranks (#27) but causes significant user backlash regarding 'bait and switch' tactics.
Velocity
Active developmentnew contentUX improvementsShow more...
The app is maintaining an active development pace, with the most recent major update arriving approximately one month after the previous version. Development has expanded the app's core scope from coins to include medals, indicating a focus on broadening the content database. The current cadence suggests a consistent commitment to shipping significant new features and utility improvements.
Who built it?
AIBY
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What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate ease of use and feature set, but report inaccurate valuations and identification.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Ease of Use
- Feature Set
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Competitive landscape for Coin ID: Coin Value Identifier
How's the Reference market?
The rivals identified
By Next Generation Tech Co., Ltd.
The dominant market leader in AI-driven coin identification, mirroring Coin ID's feature set almost exactly but with a significantly larger user base and higher brand recognition.
- Superior image recognition accuracy based on a larger proprietary dataset
- Higher average user rating (4.7+) and significantly higher rating volume (150k+)
- More robust community features and social sharing options for identified coins
PCGS CoinFacts Coin CollectingContender
Maktun: Coin, Note CollectionContender
Coinoscope: visual coin searchContenderUnlock the head-to-head verdict: where this rival wins, and where it loses.
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Key takeaways for Coin ID: Coin Value Identifier
Where is it heading?
- v1.24 added Medal Identification (April 2026) — active expansion into niche markets to differentiate from CoinSnap.
- Frustrated user base regarding accuracy — 'Mixed' sentiment indicates the core AI is not meeting user expectations for a paid service.
- Ranked #27 Grossing (US) — despite complaints, the monetization funnel remains highly effective at converting users.
The SWOT
- Strong grossing performance (#27 in category)
- High rating volume (42k+) providing social proof
- Unique 'Official Sets' gamification
- Specialized Medal Identification support
- Improve AI accuracy to close the gap with CoinSnap
- Expand into Banknote identification to match Maktun
- Introduce social/community features to compete with Coiniverse
Next best moves
Prioritize AI Recognition Accuracy
+ 2 more prioritized movesFeature gaps
Banknote identification (available in Maktun but missing here) +3
Since the last report: The app has expanded its feature set to include medal identification while doubling down on an aggressive monetization strategy that has negatively impacted user sentiment.
Bottom line
Coin ID is a high-revenue utility that is currently trading long-term user trust for short-term subscription conversion. While its 'Official Sets' and Medal ID provide a unique competitive edge, the product is highly vulnerable to the technical superiority of CoinSnap and the free-access model of Maktun if core AI accuracy is not improved.
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