Stamp scanner for iPhone
Know what it's worth.
Point your camera at a stamp. PhilLens reads the country, issue, and perforation, and shows a market reference range — the moment you scan.
① The value
Condition moves the price.
Every scan returns a market reference range, not a vague guess. Pick a grade from Superb to Poor and watch the range move with it — the same way the market does.
Condition
Sample stamp
Definitive issue · perf 14 · unused
Reference range
$420
$344—$504
Reference estimates only — not appraisals, offers, or financial advice. Actual prices depend on condition, demand, and venue.
Matched issue
First pressing · gatefold LP
Fix by hand ›
② The issue
The right issue, confirmed.
Not every copy is the same. PhilLens reads the design, country, and perforation and matches the likely issue, with a confidence indicator — confirm it, or fix it by hand if it's off.
- Frame the whole stamp — country, value, and perforation all count.
- A confidence ring shows how sure the match is.
- Wrong match? Correct the issue in a tap.
③ The collection
Your album, totaled.
Save every stamp you scan into a personal album on your device. Sort, filter, and watch your collection's total reference value take shape as it grows.
Collection value
$0
0
Stamps
0
Countries
Live Activities
Live on your Lock Screen.
PhilLens brings three Live Activities to the Dynamic Island — so progress, offers, and milestones live where you'll actually see them.
Scan progress
Watch a recognition run from the island, hands-free.
Limited-time offer
A live countdown when a special price is on.
Milestone unlocked
A celebration when you earn a new collector medal.
Collector medals
Milestones, cast in metal.
Bronze to obsidian, every milestone you reach is struck into a collector medal — by how many stamps you've found, what your album is worth, and who you've brought along.
17 tier medals to earn · Hover a coin
Learn the craft
Read the room before you buy.
Grading, rarity, key issues, watermarks, care — collector know-how, free to read inside the app and right here.
FreeStamp grading explained: Superb to Poor
Centering, perfs, gum … read the condition language behind every price.
FreeFive signs your stamp is worth real money
Rarity, errors, condition — the five things that set a stamp's price.
FreeHow to identify a stamp's country and issue
Scripts, currency, designs — how to read where a stamp comes from.
FreePerforations and watermarks: the two clues that decide value
A perf gauge and a tray of fluid separate a common stamp from a rare one.
FreeErrors and varieties: why a mistake can be priceless
Inverts, missing colors, double prints — the flaws collectors chase.
FreeUsed or mint: which is worth more?
Gum, hinges, postmarks — when a cancel adds value and when it cuts it.
FreeHow to spot a fake or forged stamp
Reperfs, regum, faked cancels — the red flags before you pay.
FreeStore and care for stamps so they never deteriorate
Hinges, mounts, humidity, light — five habits that keep stamps pristine.
PhilLens Pro
Know any stamp — and what it's worth.
Go Pro for unlimited scans, exact value ranges, and a collection without limits.
Weekly
Flexible$9.99/week
Annual
Best value$59.99/year
about $1.15 / week
Auto-renewing subscription billed to your Apple ID. Renews at the same price each period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. No free trial.
FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
Are the values real prices I'll get?
They're estimated market reference ranges, not appraisals or guaranteed sale prices. Actual prices depend on condition, demand, and where you sell.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Your collection, scan history, and preferences are primarily stored on your device. Optional Sign in with Apple and server-backed family features use an account. We use limited PostHog product analytics and AppsFlyer install attribution without IDFA or cross-app advertising tracking.
What happens to the photos I scan?
When online recognition is enabled, a photo you scan is sent securely to the recognition service to look up the stamp. It is not retained after processing, shared, or used for advertising.
Is anything free?
Yes — the collector guides are free to read, in the app and on this site. Full scanning and valuation are part of PhilLens Pro.
How do I cancel?
Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. There's no free trial and no lock-in — the subscription simply stops renewing.
Which devices are supported?
PhilLens is an iPhone app. Live Activities appear on iPhones with the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen.
