iPhone software

[Accumulator 52]

I notice this has been raised before but no longer appears as a current topic. I've been through all the iPhone coin-related apps but still no sign of anything for storing collection details etc. This would be really useful to carry around as a pocket reference. The only really interesting app is the one for the coin(money museum) which has nice pics and background info on many European coins. It is free! Has anyone else found interesting apps I might have missed?

[Peckris2 0]

I notice this has been raised before but no longer appears as a current topic. I've been through all the iPhone coin-related apps but still no sign of anything for storing collection details etc. This would be really useful to carry around as a pocket reference. The only really interesting app is the one for the coin(money museum) which has nice pics and background info on many European coins. It is free! Has anyone else found interesting apps I might have missed?

This is where the iPhone - nice bit of kit though it undoubtedly is - falls down. It's a very good communication and entertainment device, but no way is it a computer. I still mourn the demise of the Psion Series 5 with its touch screen, spreadsheets, WP, etc. A true pocket computer.

Good luck in your search but I suspect that developers are not falling over themselves to create apps for minority groups like hobbyists. You might need to develop it yourself.

[azda 979]

I think i saw an app for Euro rarities. What was the name of your app Accumulator?

[Accumulator 52]

Use the App search facility and type "money museum", azda. You should find it listed as Coins (money museum).

[Hello17 3]

Use the App search facility and type "money museum", azda. You should find it listed as Coins (money museum).

is it on ipod touch?

[Accumulator 52]

I know there are a few Apps for keeping track of precious metal prices and I've tried several of them. Personally I've found Gold Tracker to be the best. The poor star rating seems to be related to a problem they had in September linking to the Kitco history charts but that is definitely solved now. The biggest pain is that you have to type in 7.98g/22k each time you load the App (for sovereigns) as it has no facility for saving these parameters. Overall though I do find this useful for keeping track of the base price when buying. On a couple of rare occasions I've even found and bought sovereigns on e-bay at just below the bullion value!

[azda 979]

I know there are a few Apps for keeping track of precious metal prices and I've tried several of them. Personally I've found Gold Tracker to be the best. The poor star rating seems to be related to a problem they had in September linking to the Kitco history charts but that is definitely solved now. The biggest pain is that you have to type in 7.98g/22k each time you load the App (for sovereigns) as it has no facility for saving these parameters. Overall though I do find this useful for keeping track of the base price when buying. On a couple of rare occasions I've even found and bought sovereigns on e-bay at just below the bullion value!

Unfortunately not all Sovereigns or Halfs sell for bullion value, there are some rare types and early dates that are worth a lot more. Whats the name of the app?

[Accumulator 52]

I'm aware of sovereign values as I have a fair collection but I also have bullion coins for investment purposes... Especially good as their sale involves no cgt liability. As mentioned above, the app is GoldTracker.