CountThings from Photos vs Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic object detection and counting
- Customizable counting templates
- User interface customization
- OEM customization for businesses
- Offline operation for privacy
- Multiple licensing options
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Secure & private automatic counting app for organizations with routine counting tasks. Contact us for a live walkthrough or to get the app optimized for your specific items, environment, and workflow. In most cases, we provide this optimization at no charge. 100% OFFLINE COUNTING For privacy and security, all counting processes run directly on your device, not over the internet. You can use the app to count items with no active network connection. FEATURE CONTROL The app interface can be tailored to the exact features your team needs. You can easily include optional tools like reports, forms, and integrations, or even add your corporate branding and logo. This setup ensures that operators (the team members counting items) only see the specific screens, buttons, and visual elements needed for their routine tasks. Administrators or managers (whoever manages settings for your team) can handle user permissions and pre-configure the app, so operators receive the correct setup automatically. USER INTERFACE VARIATIONS GUEST USERS: The app starts in a simple Basic Mode. Users can switch to Advanced Mode at any time to access settings and select a configuration optimized for your organization. The app remembers these choices until they are changed. CORPORATE LOGINS: When logging in with credentials assigned by your organization's administrator, the app is ready to use out of the box with all configurations, settings, and features pre-loaded as set up by the administrator. NON-CORPORATE LOGINS: The app automatically starts with the last settings selected by the user. DIRECT EXPERT SUPPORT Our real expert support team members are easily available via virtual meetings to help you optimize the app for your exact operational needs. We provide direct, meaningful guidance to perfect your workflow setup. Contact us anytime at support@CountThings.com.
Zero
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A zero-shot object counting app is an app that counts objects without the need to specify what to count. Just present an image, and the app automatically identifies visually similar objects in the image and counts them. This is enabled by an innovative architecture consisting of a ViT-based encoder and a convolutional decoder, capable of extracting features from image and turning it into a "heat map" where each object is represented by a dot. Conventional methods are then used to count the dots in the "heat map". Note that this app only provide a rough estimation of the object count. Estimations may be inaccurate or incorrect. Do not rely on the results.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zero at none against CountThings from Photos's 5. CountThings from Photos's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CountThings from Photos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CountThings from Photos | Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (152 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic Ventures, Inc. | 行健 赵 |
Bugs and 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
Zero
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CountThings from Photos
- 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
Zero
No in-app purchases
Questions
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