# CountThings from Photos — Automatic Counting App

> Automatically counts objects in photos using customizable recognition templates. (iPhone/iPad app by Dynamic Ventures, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dynamic Ventures, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921987312)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 152 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 198 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 11 more
- Released: 2017-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823/reviews.md

## What is CountThings from Photos?

"CountThings from Photos" is a powerful app that quickly and accurately counts items by detecting and recognizing objects in photos.


OPTIMIZE THE APP FOR YOUR NEEDS.
Choose from a wide selection of Counting Templates or contact us to create or customize a template for your specific needs. Each template is designed to recognize and count a particular type of object. Templates are optimized based on patterns from images similar to yours.


CUSTOMIZE THE APP TO YOUR WORKFLOW.
Adjust the app interface to fit your workflow. Enable only the features you need and hide the rest, ensuring a simple, user-friendly experience for your team.


OEM CUSTOMIZATION.
Contact us to create a customized app version tailored to your business needs. This can include branding, system integration, and other adjustments to ensure your users can start using the solution immediately without extra setup.


COMMON USE CASES.
- Industrial Quality Assurance: Count incoming materials and outgoing goods efficiently.
- Healthcare & Law Enforcement: Accurately count pills, tablets, capsules, and beads.
- Scientific Research: Researchers use the app to count, measure, and sort objects for analysis.
- Warehouse Operations: Perform inventory and shipment counts to maintain accurate records.
- Accounting & Auditing: Verify records, detect discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy.


PRIVACY AND OFFLINE ACCESS.
The app operates entirely on your device, keeping your data private. An internet connection is required only for specific features like floating licenses.


SUPPORT.
Our dedicated support team is available via email, phone, or virtual meetings to assist you. Contact us at Support@CountThings.com.


LICENSING AND TRIAL OPTIONS:

Free Use:

 - Courtesy Use: Use the app for free for one day upon your first installation, no account required.
 - 7-Day Free Trial: Try the app on multiple devices for 7 days (available once).
 - Free Use with DEMO Templates: Use DEMO Counting Templates like "Coins," "Manual Counter," and "Manual Counter Multi-Class."
- Daily Free Use: Count pills for a few minutes each day using the Pills or Microbeads Counting Template.

Paid Licensing Options:

- 24-Hour License: Activate and use the app for 24 hours.
- Monthly License: Purchase a license valid for one month, starting from the payment date or the expiration of your current license.
- Annual License: Contact us for invoicing and payment options.
- Pay-Per-Count: Purchase a license to count from a predefined number of photos.
- Volume Licenses: Contact us for a custom quote tailored to a large number of users or specialized usage needs.
- Floating Licenses: Designed for organizations with multiple users who don’t need to count simultaneously. Often combined with volume pricing. 

Contact Support@CountThings.com for a custom quote.

## Key features

- Automatic object detection and counting
- Customizable counting templates
- User interface customization
- OEM customization for businesses
- Offline operation for privacy
- Multiple licensing options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CountThings License (1 month) | $119.99 | one-time |
| 24h License | $23.99 | one-time |
| 24h Licenses - Pack of 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 24h Licenses - Pack of 10 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pay-Per-Count | $79.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of CountThings from Photos?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎯 Highly accurate counting for most items
- 🚀 Fast and efficient counting process
- 📋 Extensive pre-built templates for various items
- 🏷️ Labels each item individually with numbers
- 💾 Saves photos for documentation and reference
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- ⚡ Reliable tool for inventory management
- 🎨 Works well with diverse shapes and sizes
- 🆓 Free guest access with limited counts
- 🤝 Excellent customer service and support

**Cons**

- 💰 Extremely expensive pricing ($80-$160/month)
- ❌ Frequently inaccurate counting results
- 🔍 Struggles with partially hidden or overlapping items
- 📐 Difficulty with depth perception in stacked items
- 🎭 Fails with similar-shaped objects in same photo
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across different scenarios
- 🚫 Limited free trial (only 10 items)
- 🔧 Manual counting feature has usability issues
- 📸 Photo attachment issues on some devices
- 💸 No tiered or educational pricing options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Counts blank spaces or background areas incorrectly
- Significant undercounting of small items (pills, nematodes)
- Overcounting identical items dramatically (365 instead of 105)
- Fails to count items consistently across photo rotations
- Manual counter only counts 1 item regardless of input
- Cannot detect items in screenshots of app demos
- Counts corner boxes twice due to depth perception
- Photo attachment not working on iPhone 13
- Inconsistent results with similar-colored objects

**Most requested features**

- Lower monthly subscription pricing ($20-30/month range)
- One-time lifetime purchase option
- Tiered pricing for occasional users
- Educational discount or free trial for students
- Postage stamp counting template
- Better manual counting circle sizing before capture
- Improved photo saving and organization features
- Gold bar counting template
- Higher free trial limit for evaluation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823/reviews.md

### 5/5 — so helpful

*2026-04-27*

Im so glad this app exists because I had to count a bag full of beans for biology class and obviously i wasnt gonna count all of that so im grateful for this app thank yew

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2025-12-13*

This app is expensive and very inaccurate. 
I tried to use it for our annual inventory at the manufacturing plant I work at and while comparing the hand count and the app count the quantity off was very significant.  More than 10% off.  Do not waste your time or money on this app.

**Developer response:** When the Counting Template is a correct match for your specific items and environment, the app is highly accurate and reliable for industrial inventory.

Please contact our support team at support@countthings.com. We would be glad to look at your setup and work with you directly to ensure you get consistent, accurate results for your manufacturing plant's annual inventory.

### 1/5 — Expensive Monthly Fee

*2025-08-07, version 2.242.0*

$119/month, only rich company can afford it

### 3/5 — Best app out there

*2025-08-06, version 2.242.0*

This is THE BEST counting app out there.  Has not missed a count yet.  The only negative, it is extremely expensive. I just can’t afford it.

### 5/5 — Amazing App!

*2025-02-16*

Out of all the counting apps I have tried this one is by far the most accurate and detailed! There’s SO many different templates to choose from, whether you’re counting medication, zigzag rebar, livestock, small organisms in a petri dish!?! Pretty much anything you could possibly imagine is there! It’s so quick and if it isn’t correct (rarely & in my experience only if there’s a very similar shape to the objects being counted also in the photo) there’s a very easy way to correct and guide it for the next count. Literally labels each individual item with it’s own number for legibility and accuracy. LOVE THIS APP. I get enough free counts as a guest to suit my needs which I also appreciate :3 Give this app a try if you haven’t and be wow-ed as well :3

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-11-15*

Great application.
A real time saver. Very accurate in counting even the smallest of items.
Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Pipe counter

*2024-10-03, version 2.227.0*

Really reliable and helpful 10 out of 10!

### 5/5 — Perfect for steel inventory

*2024-09-04*

CountThings has been a life-saver for our company.  Millions of pounds of steel of all sizes and shapes stacked in bundles on racks has been hugely expensive and problematic to count manually.  With CountThings photo inventory we have a very reliable tool which incidentally saves proof of the count by tagging each item in a photo saved to a network folder.  The photos are cross-referenced in the spreadsheet generated by the app.  I couldn’t ask for more.  The guys in the warehouse continue to offer new ideas on expanding use for picking, moving and shipping using the app.

### 4/5 — Rev do

*2024-06-18*

Works extraordinarily with a fairly large variety of shapes & sizes. It circle’s each object and assigns a number to each. You could check yourself if doubt the count it gets. My only grip is the price. Using the app does not contribute to my business income, or any income. Too bad the hígh price excludes me from using freely.

### 1/5 — Money hungry flogs

*2024-06-11, version 2.226*

Not worth the money what a joke

## Frequently asked questions about CountThings from Photos

### What does CountThings from Photos do?

CountThings from Photos is an application designed to automatically count objects within images. It utilizes object detection and recognition technology to identify and tally items in your photos, streamlining processes that would otherwise require manual counting.

### How can I customize the app for my specific needs?

The app offers extensive customization options. You can choose from a variety of pre-made Counting Templates or contact the developers to create or modify a template for your unique object types. Additionally, the user interface can be adjusted to display only the features relevant to your workflow.

### What are the pricing and licensing options?

The app provides several free usage options, including a one-day courtesy use, a 7-day free trial, and access to DEMO templates. Paid licensing includes 24-hour, monthly, and annual options, as well as pay-per-count and volume licenses for organizations. Contact support for custom quotes.

### Is the app compatible with my device and does it require an internet connection?

The app operates primarily on your device, ensuring data privacy. An internet connection is generally not required for core counting functions, though it may be needed for specific features like floating licenses. Compatibility details are typically found in the app store listing.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common applications include industrial quality assurance for counting materials, healthcare and law enforcement for counting pills, scientific research for object analysis, warehouse operations for inventory management, and accounting/auditing for verifying records.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 2.252.0 — 2026-04-28

We frequently update the app to make it faster and more reliable and to add more Counting Templates. If you have any suggestions or discover any issues, please contact us by using the in-app support. We’re always happy to help!
Here are a couple/few of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:
• Stability and performance improvements.

### 2.251.0 — 2026-03-13

We frequently update the app to make it faster and more reliable and to add more Counting Templates. If you have any suggestions or discover any issues, please contact us by using the in-app support. We’re always happy to help!
Here are a couple/few of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:
• Stability and performance improvements.

### 2.250.0 — 2026-02-23

We frequently update the app to make it faster and more reliable and to add more Counting Templates. If you have any suggestions or discover any issues, please contact us by using the in-app support. We’re always happy to help!
Here are a couple/few of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:
• Stability and performance improvements.

### 2.249.0 — 2026-02-05

We frequently update the app to make it faster and more reliable and to add more Counting Templates. If you have any suggestions or discover any issues, please contact us by using the in-app support. We’re always happy to help!
Here are a couple/few of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:
• Stability and performance improvements.

### 2.248.0 — 2026-01-22

We frequently update the app to make it faster and more reliable and to add more Counting Templates. If you have any suggestions or discover any issues, please contact us by using the in-app support. We’re always happy to help!
Here are a couple/few of the enhancements you’ll find in the latest update:
• Stability and performance improvements.

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