# Scandit Retail vs Count This

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scandit Retail at 100% against Count This's 11%. Scandit Retail also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Count This's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 13) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count This sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scandit Retail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scandit Retail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count This has 8.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scandit Retail's written reviews are positive against 11% of Count This's.

Scandit Retail ships an update every 2 months, Count This monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scandit Retail | Count This |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scandit-retail/id1378291018/reviews)** | [4.3 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 11.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 139 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scandit AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/393740902) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### Scandit Retail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scandit-retail/id1378291018)

This app turns your smartphone into a powerful barcode scanner for retail operations. It streamlines tasks like item searching, inventory management, and shipment receiving, enhancing efficiency in stores.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning, Item search, Stock taking, Shipment receiving, QR code scanning, Click and collect support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Count This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Effortlessly count similar objects in photos using your camera. Simply take a picture, highlight an item, and get an instant count. Manually adjust results for perfect accuracy. Ideal for professionals and everyday tasks.

**Highlights:** Count objects from photos, Manual result correction, Save and export counts, Fast object identification, Logistics and inventory counting

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Accurate counting
- 🕰️ Time-saving
- 💡 Helpful for specific use cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate counting
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🤯 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inconsistent counting results
- Inability to properly identify and count objects

**Requested features**

- Ability to import photos instead of only taking new ones
- More flexible object selection and counting options
- Free version with limited usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scandit Retail free?

Scandit Retail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Count This free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scandit Retail or Count This?

Scandit Retail is rated higher. Scandit Retail averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Count This averages 4.3 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Scandit Retail or Count This have ads?

Neither Scandit Retail nor Count This shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scandit Retail or Count This?

Scandit Retail ships an update every 2 months, and Count This monthly. Most recently, Scandit Retail was updated on October 10, 2026 and Count This on October 21, 2026.

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