# CountThings from Photos vs QuickCount

The clearest difference is rating: QuickCount at 4.1 against CountThings from Photos's 3.8. CountThings from Photos's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 13). 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 QuickCount sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickCount holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountThings from Photos has 152 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CountThings from Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, QuickCount every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountThings from Photos | QuickCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823/reviews) | **[4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickcount-object-counter/id6448217962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic Ventures, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921987312) | [潇 宗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681707049) |

## 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


### QuickCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickcount-object-counter/id6448217962)

Effortlessly count various objects using your device's camera. Simply snap a photo, select the object type, and get instant, accurate counts for items like pills, pipes, people, and coins. Save your counting results and benefit from ongoing updates with new recognition models.

**Highlights:** Camera-based object counting, Supports multiple object types (pills, pipes, people, coins), Counts hundreds of objects in 1 second, Manual addition/deletion of counts, Save statistics, Regularly updated recognition models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $3.00 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountThings from Photos free?

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

### Is QuickCount free?

QuickCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CountThings from Photos or QuickCount?

QuickCount is rated higher. CountThings from Photos averages 3.8 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while QuickCount averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do CountThings from Photos or QuickCount have ads?

Neither CountThings from Photos nor QuickCount shows ads.

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

CountThings from Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, and QuickCount every 2 weeks. Most recently, CountThings from Photos was updated on September 22, 2026 and QuickCount on September 15, 2026.

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