Comparison

Counters 2 vs CountThings from Photos

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Counters 2

Track personal goals and objectives with customizable counters. Visualize progress over time with insightful graphs and easily correct past entries. Ideal for monitoring habits, achievements, or any quantifiable activity.

Highlights
  • Create custom counters with icons
  • Define targets and tracking periods
  • Visualize progress with graphs
  • Edit past entries
  • Real-time recalculations
Features
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Counters let you track everything that is important to you, and see how you respect your objectives and goals over time ! - Create your own counters with nice icons - Define your targets (or not) - Define a tracking period (day, week, month) - Exclusive : See how you perform over time with nice graphs - Exclusive : Change old values in case of errors or forgetting Examples : - Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables per day - Do not smoke more than 3 cigarettes a day - Go twice a week at the swimming pool - Track my kids sickness - Count my sport achievements - Etc. You can modify your counters and everything is recalculated in real time ! And most important : see how you respect your objectives over time, only this app let you track that ! New improvements soon : iCloud sync, Apple watch app, ... Stay tuned!

About

CountThings from Photos

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic object detection and counting
  • Customizable counting templates
  • User interface customization
  • OEM customization for businesses
  • Offline operation for privacy
  • Multiple licensing options
Features
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An automatic counting app built for organizations with repetitive counting tasks, designed to be secure and private. HANDS-ON SETUP & DEDICATED SUPPORT While CountThings works out of the box for many organizations, every operational workflow is unique. Unlike typical self-serve apps where you are left on your own, our team is directly available to speak with you and ensure your deployment succeeds. Contact us to create specialized Counting Templates for your specific items and environment, usually at no charge. Counting Templates are downloadable plugins that teach the app what to count. Reach out anytime to schedule a live walkthrough, explore configuration options, or consult with our team on best practices for integrating the app into your operations. FEATURE CONTROL Easily include optional tools like reports, forms, integrations, or your corporate branding and logo. Administrators can pre-configure user permissions and settings, so operators only see the specific screens, buttons, and visual elements needed for their repetitive counting tasks. 100% OFFLINE COUNTING For privacy and security, all counting processes run directly on your device rather than over the internet. You can count items anywhere, even with no active network connection. An internet connection is needed for initial setup, such as downloading Counting Templates, activating licenses, and syncing organization settings. DIRECT EXPERT SUPPORT Our technical team is readily available via video meetings to help you fine-tune the app for your operational needs and provide hands-on guidance for your workflow setup. Contact us anytime at support@CountThings.com.

Screenshots

Counters 24 screens
CountThings from Photos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CountThings from Photos at 3.8 against Counters 2's 2.6. CountThings from Photos also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (152 vs 7). Counters 2's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Counters 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CountThings from Photos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CountThings from Photos holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountThings from Photos has 152 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Counters 2's written reviews are positive against 43% of CountThings from Photos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counters 2 ships an update every 20 months, CountThings from Photos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Counters 2 versus CountThings from Photos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounters 2CountThings from Photos
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (7 ratings)3.8 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBegoodiDynamic Ventures, Inc.

Customer experience

Counters 2

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral18.6%
Negative27.9%

CountThings from Photos

All ratings152 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

Counters 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CountThings from Photos

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • 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

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Better manual counting circle sizing before capture
  • Improved photo saving and organization features
  • Gold bar counting template
  • Higher free trial limit for evaluation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Counters 2

One-time1
  • unlimited counters$1.99
5 purchases

CountThings from Photos

One-time5
  • 24h License$23.99
  • 24h Licenses - Pack of 4$79.99
  • Pay-Per-Count$79.99
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  • CountThings License (1 month)$119.99
  • 24h Licenses - Pack of 10$149.99

Questions

Is Counters 2 free?
Counters 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CountThings from Photos free?
CountThings from Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Counters 2 or CountThings from Photos?
CountThings from Photos is rated higher. Counters 2 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CountThings from Photos averages 3.8 from 152 ratings.
Do Counters 2 or CountThings from Photos have ads?
Neither Counters 2 nor CountThings from Photos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counters 2 or CountThings from Photos?
Counters 2 ships an update every 20 months, and CountThings from Photos every 3 weeks. Most recently, Counters 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and CountThings from Photos on October 13, 2026.

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