App Profile: Stamp Analyser

Karen in The Blue Ridge Mtns

Rating: 4/5

I just purchased the Stamp Analyser software from Rakium, Inc. I had inherited my Dad's stamp collection and realized after just a little research that being able to accurately measure the perforations of stamps would be critical to knowing which specific stamp I was looking at. I ordered a perforation gauge but grew frustrated right away with no confidence in my results. Researching the internet for software that could eliminate the frustration and add confidence in the measurement, I came across a few options. I chose the Stamp Analyser because of its superior ease of use with Apple products. Getting started as a newbie to philately and not too tech savvy, I had some questions about how I would be using the software. I wrote to the email address offered for support and heard back in short order . All my questions were answered thoroughly and I am a fan!!!! Would recommend to all collectors. And most users will will be up and running after just a brief reading of the details on the website. Excellent functionality with just a scanner and an Ipad or or your IPhone or use your Mac...

Lou4026

Rating: 5/5

I assumed I would be able to simply photograph my stamps and get a fast read on the perforations. It does work with photographing, provided you get the QR symbol from the developer web site which I missed on the first go-around. The app developer was most kind and stayed with me through success. To get the accuracy I desired it is essential to scan the stamps, not simply photograph them. Obviously, dpi setting on the scanner must coincide with the app dpi setting. This should occur automatically of you have scanned properly. Because you have to know how to use your scanner and its related software, and if you are a novice like me, be prepared to invest a few hours fiddling around with it before you can reliably use the scans with the app. With that done, the app performs great. Rashid, the developer, takes customer support to a new level. Thanks Rashid

Cubastamps

Rating: 5/5

It took me about ten minutes to fully master it but it was well worth it. I use a 2€ coin and the results are as advertised. Of course a heavy cancel or margin selvage will have a negative effect but you should get sufficient data to identify the stamp. The only way to improve this App would be to come up with a color identification feature. This software is well worth the $5.00.