Public Count vs AuthNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Public Count
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The App does quickly via quick touches on the screen, the count of entrance and exit public in events, can have other types of utilities, such as counting heart beats and etc.
AuthNow
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Protect what matters. Verify what you buy. AuthNow is the fastest and most secure way to authenticate genuine products using your phone. Simply scan the QR code found on labels, packaging, or tags protected by AuthNow. Behind every code is a powerful two-step verification system: Unique Code Verification: Every product has a unique alphanumeric code stored in our secure database. Scan to check if the code is valid and hasn't been reused. Digital Watermark Detection: Our proprietary technology analyzes embedded digital watermarks invisible to the human eye, confirming whether the QR code comes from an original print or a counterfeit copy. With AuthNow, brands and customers can finally close the gap in supply chain trust. Features: Scan QR codes to instantly verify product authenticity Double verification: database check + digital watermark detection Real-time results processed directly on your device No account required, just scan and validate Privacy-first: no personal data required or collected Whether youβre checking cosmetics, electronics, fashion, or pharmaceuticals β AuthNow makes authenticity as easy as scan and go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AuthNow at none against Public Count's shown. AuthNow also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). Public Count's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Public Count ships an update every 9 months, AuthNow monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Count | AuthNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | +4 |
| Developer | Diogenes Souza | AuthNow |
In-app purchases
Public Count
No in-app purchases
AuthNow
No in-app purchases









