# Smart Counter vs Cropwise Protector Scouting

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Counter at 4.7 against Cropwise Protector Scouting's 2.7. Smart Counter also leads on ratings volume (307 vs 7). Cropwise Protector Scouting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cropwise Protector Scouting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Counter has 307 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Counter ships an update weekly, Cropwise Protector Scouting every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Counter | Cropwise Protector Scouting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-counter-multi-tally/id1520524164/reviews)** | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cropwise-protector-scouting/id1531681692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [L.droid Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520524166) | [Syngenta Digital LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/980717910) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-counter-multi-tally/id1520524164)

Easily track and monitor anything with an unlimited number of customizable counters. Organize your tallies into groups, visualize your progress with charts, and receive audio or haptic feedback. Perfect for habit tracking, inventory, or scorekeeping.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters and custom groups, Pie and bar charts for visual feedback, Customizable increments and limit alerts, Sound, vibration, and voice feedback, Dark and light themes, Offline use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Runs smoothly
- 👍 Great for tracking
- 👍 Customizable counters and groups
- 👍 Good value for pro features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when removing ads
- 🐛 App crashes with large counts
- 🐛 Limited number of free counters
- 🐛 Premium needed for more counters
- 🐛 No iCloud support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when tapping 'Remove Ads'
- App crashes with large counts (e.g., 6000)
- App freezes iPad
- App skips counts for odd numbers
- Sound/video playback stops when launching app

**Requested features**

- Make sound/video playback not stop when launching app
- Add iCloud support
- More color options
- Allow unlimited free counters


### Cropwise Protector Scouting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cropwise-protector-scouting/id1531681692)

This tool simplifies agricultural monitoring and analysis, providing growers with precision insights into crop health. It supports data collection on pests, diseases, weeds, and crop evolution, enabling faster and more informed agronomic decisions. The app works offline and integrates with other management tools for enhanced decision-making power.

**Highlights:** Pest, disease, and weed monitoring, Crop phenological stage tracking, Rain gauge and trap inspection, Soil sampling and notes, Field technician task management, Offline data collection and synchronization

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Counter free?

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

### Is Cropwise Protector Scouting free?

Cropwise Protector Scouting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Counter or Cropwise Protector Scouting?

Smart Counter is rated higher. Smart Counter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Cropwise Protector Scouting averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Smart Counter or Cropwise Protector Scouting have ads?

Smart Counter shows ads; Cropwise Protector Scouting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Counter or Cropwise Protector Scouting?

Smart Counter ships an update weekly, and Cropwise Protector Scouting every 5 days. Most recently, Smart Counter was updated on September 9, 2026 and Cropwise Protector Scouting on September 23, 2026.

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