# CountThings from Photos vs Fruit Count Plus

The clearest difference is price: CountThings from Photos at Free against Fruit Count Plus's $1.99. Fruit Count Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

CountThings from Photos is free to download; Fruit Count Plus costs $1.99 up front. CountThings from Photos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Fruit Count Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountThings from Photos | Fruit Count Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **152** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic Ventures, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921987312) | [Saksan Sangpesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796370152) |

## 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


### Fruit Count Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-count-plus/id6797814344)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Credit Pack 500K | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountThings from Photos free?

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

### Is Fruit Count Plus free?

Fruit Count Plus costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do CountThings from Photos or Fruit Count Plus have ads?

Neither CountThings from Photos nor Fruit Count Plus shows ads.

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