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Introducing NameThisThing — Scan Any Object and Discover Its Name, Value, and Rarity
We built an AI-powered app that identifies any object you point your camera at. Get the name, estimated market value, rarity score, and a fun fact — all in seconds.
EBY Apps
Published on February 25, 2026
What Is NameThisThing?
Have you ever picked up a random object — a coin at a flea market, a watch at a thrift store, a strange rock on a hike — and thought, "What is this? Is it worth anything?"
NameThisThing answers that question instantly. Point your iPhone camera at any object, tap scan, and our AI identifies it in seconds. You get:
- The object name and category
- Estimated market value (low–high range)
- Rarity score from 0 to 100
- A fun fact you probably did not know
No searching. No typing. No guessing. Just point and scan.
How It Works
The app is designed to be dead simple:
- Open the camera — the app launches straight into scan mode
- Tap the shutter — snap a photo of whatever caught your eye
- Get results — in 2–3 seconds, you have a full identification card
Behind the scenes, the photo is analyzed by a state-of-the-art vision AI model that has been trained to recognize thousands of object categories — from vintage watches and rare coins to everyday electronics and antique furniture.
Built for Collectors, Enthusiasts, and the Curious
We designed NameThisThing for three types of people:
Collectors
Whether you collect coins, watches, stamps, or vinyl records — scan your items to build a digital inventory. Organize them into collections and track your portfolio value over time.
Bargain Hunters
At a garage sale or flea market? Scan items before you buy. The value estimate helps you decide if that dusty vase is a hidden gem or just... a dusty vase.
Curious Minds
Sometimes you just want to know what something is. A weird tool in your grandparents garage. A piece of art at a café. A plant on a walk. Scan it, learn about it, move on — a little smarter than before.
The Coin System
NameThisThing uses a coin-based system to keep scans accessible without a hard paywall:
- 3 free coins daily — just open the app
- Streak bonuses — keep your daily streak alive for extra rewards
- Each scan costs 5 coins
- Coin packs available if you want more
- Weekly Pass ($6.99/week) — 200 coins every week for power users
No ads. No data selling. Just a clean, fair model.
What Makes It Different?
There are object identification apps out there. Here is why we think NameThisThing stands out:
- Value estimates — most identification apps tell you what something is. We also tell you what it is worth.
- Rarity scoring — a unique 0–100 score that tells you how common or rare your find is.
- Collections & portfolio — organize your scans, track total value, build a digital collection.
- Share cards — generate beautiful, shareable cards for your most interesting finds.
- No account required — just download and start scanning.
Download It Now
NameThisThing is available now on the App Store for iPhone. Free to download, free daily coins, no account required.
Or learn more on the NameThisThing page.
Built by EBY Apps — we make useful apps for curious people.
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