# CountThings from Photos vs CountThings By Camera

The clearest difference is rating: CountThings By Camera at 4.8 against CountThings from Photos's 3.8. CountThings By Camera also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 44%). CountThings from Photos's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 32). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountThings from Photos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and CountThings By Camera sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CountThings By Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of CountThings from Photos's written reviews are positive against 81% of CountThings By Camera's.

CountThings from Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, CountThings By Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountThings from Photos | CountThings By Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-by-camera/id1627219849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic Ventures, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921987312) | [长松 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626925849) |

## What reviewers say

### CountThings from Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**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

**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


### CountThings By Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-by-camera/id1627219849)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-powered item counting, Extensive template library, Photo and album input, Area selection for accuracy, Manual correction, History records, Multi-item and multi-class statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 times card | $0.99 | one-time |
| day card | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 times card | $4.99 | one-time |
| monthly card(30 times per day) | $4.99 | one-time |
| month card(100 times per day) | $5.99 | one-time |
| annual card(30 times per day) | $14.99 | one-time |
| month card(300 times per day) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1000 times card | $29.99 | one-time |
| annual card(100 times per day) | $29.99 | one-time |
| monthly card | $29.99 | one-time |
| annual card(300 times per day) | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountThings from Photos free?

CountThings from Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CountThings By Camera free?

CountThings By Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CountThings from Photos or CountThings By Camera?

CountThings By Camera is rated higher. CountThings from Photos averages 3.8 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while CountThings By Camera averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do CountThings from Photos or CountThings By Camera have ads?

Neither CountThings from Photos nor CountThings By Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CountThings from Photos or CountThings By Camera?

CountThings from Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, and CountThings By Camera every 5 weeks. Most recently, CountThings from Photos was updated on September 22, 2026 and CountThings By Camera on September 23, 2026.

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