Coinoscope
Coinoscope: Photo-based coin identification with collection tools and marketplace-based value estimates. Ranked #19 of 49 in Visual Identification Apps by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for coin recognition and collection tracking.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forCoin recognition and collection tracking
- Free planYes
- Identification scopeObjects
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Recognizes coins from camera photos or phone gallery uploads
- Saves coin images and search results in My Collection
- Uses eBay and other marketplace listings for estimated values
Where it doesn't
- Identification requires uploading images; offline recognition is not supported
- Free use has daily limits on some analysis and valuation requests
- Pro pricing is shown in-app rather than publicly
Our verdict on Coinoscope
Coinoscope is a photo-based coin identification app for collectors, hobbyists, and anyone curious about a coin. Take a photo or upload one from a phone gallery to find visually similar coins, then save images and search results in My Collection. AI-generated descriptions and approximate valuations add context to the identification, while a desktop browser option lets users view search results from phone photos. It is geared toward recognizing and organizing coins, not offline identification or community discussion.
Value estimates draw on eBay and other marketplace listings, so Coinoscope offers a market-oriented reference rather than a stated guaranteed sale price. The app also provides approximate valuations alongside generated descriptions. These features can help collectors explore similar coins and keep findings together, but estimates should be treated as approximate. Those who need offline recognition should look elsewhere, since images are uploaded to a server-based engine for identification.
Coinoscope has a free plan with daily limits on some analysis and valuation requests. Coinoscope Pro removes ads and daily feature limits; on Android it also adds cloud synchronization for collections. According to the vendor, Pro is sold through app stores, where subscription and one-time purchase options are shown in-app. The published product details include no public price, so buyers will need to check the app store listing. Coinoscope fits solo users who want photo recognition, saved results, and indicative marketplace values; it is less suitable for someone who needs offline use or a publicly stated Pro price before installing.
Coinoscope pricing
Coinoscope fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Identification scope | Objects |
| Offline identification | No |
| Photo health diagnosis | No |
| Mobile platforms | Both |
| Saved identifications | Yes |
| Community features | No |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: eBay |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | coinoscope.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
Coinoscope integrations
Coinoscope lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- eBay
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