Best Colony Counter alternatives: apps like Colony Counter: Bacteria

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated November 2026
Colony Counter: Bacteria
Colony Counter: Bacteria
Chathura Chamikara Ahangama Walawage

Whether you want more options like Colony Counter or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Colony Counter

Lab Laps: Colony Counter#1

Lab Laps: Colony Counter by Lenard Szabo

Protocol Manager & Lab Tools
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7(141 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app assists lab work with timed protocols, AI-assisted colony counting, dilution calculations, and other essential bench tools. It helps scientists and students organize experiments, manage materials, and document results efficiently, even offline.

OnePetri#2

OnePetri by Michael Shamash

AI-Powered Petri Dish Analysis
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.0(8 ratings)
$0.99
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Automate the counting of plaques on petri dishes using AI and computer vision. This app performs common assay calculations and processes images locally on your device for privacy. It supports bacteriophage plaque-based assays with future plans for bacterial CFU counts.

BactiSee#3

BactiSee by Lili He

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This application assists researchers and scientists in counting bacteria from microscope images directly on their device. It offers features for importing, organizing, and processing images with secure, on-device data handling. Seamlessly export analyzed images for integration into scientific workflows and publications.

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Reshape Colony Counter
Reshape Colony Counter
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Hemocytometer Sidekick
Hemocytometer Sidekick
Hemocytometer Sidekick
Simple cell counter
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Streamline cell counting with a hemocytometer. This app automates calculations, offers eyes-free operation with large buttons and sound feedback, and saves your data for easy recording. It supports various chamber types and differential blood counts, making lab work more efficient.

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SnapCount: Photo Counter AI
SnapCount: Photo Counter AI
SnapCount: Photo Counter AI
Count Objects, Coins,inventory
Free

This AI-powered tool instantly identifies and counts objects in photos. Simply snap or upload an image, select a sample item, and the app will automatically detect and count all similar objects, making manual counting obsolete.

Custom object counting via sample selectionHigh-precision AI recognitionInstant counting results
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CountThings By Camera
CountThings By Camera
CountThings By Camera
automatic count
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This app uses AI and computer vision to automatically count items in photos. It offers a vast template library, supports both new photos and existing albums, and provides manual correction for accuracy. It can count various items simultaneously, even in complex backgrounds.

AI-powered item countingExtensive template libraryPhoto and album input
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HOBOconnect
HOBOconnect
HOBOconnect
by Onset Computer Corporation
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Wirelessly configure, start, and download data from HOBO MX data loggers via Bluetooth. View, analyze, and export recorded data in various formats for further use in other applications.

Wireless Bluetooth communication with HOBO MX loggersConfigure logger settings (name, password, rate, alarms)Monitor logger status (memory, battery)
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CountThings from Photos
CountThings from Photos
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This app automatically counts objects in photos using advanced recognition technology. Customize counting templates and the user interface to fit specific workflows and needs. It offers privacy with offline operation and various licensing options for different users.

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Journie Rewards & SpeedPay
Journie Rewards & SpeedPay
Journie Rewards & SpeedPay
by Alias Payments, Inc.
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Earn rewards on fuel purchases at participating stations and pay for gas securely using your phone. Enjoy a fast, easy, and secure payment experience with bank-level encryption. Get a welcome bonus and start earning points on every liter purchased.

Earn rewards on fuel purchasesPay for fuel from your phoneFast and easy payment process
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