Comparison

Count This vs ScanMaster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Count This

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
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With the CountThis app, you can count similar objects via Camera – it’s just as simple as it sounds. Take a photo of things you want to count, highlight one of the items – and get the result. You can manually add objects or remove them to change the counting result. The CountThis app is an indispensable tool and a true time-saver for those who need to count a lot of similar items on a daily basis. Logs, metal pipes and copper tubes; stacks, clusters and piles; bars and rebars; steel rods; or any densely packed objects – there’s nothing the CountThis app can’t count. It will benefit those who work in the logistics and transport industry, as well as life-science professionals who can use it to count numerous kinds of devices and instruments; medicines and supplies. Even better, our app can help you in your everyday life: make sure no puzzle pieces or LEGO bricks are missing! Or maybe you’re planning a renovation? The CountThis app will help you to detect if there’s enough building materials. Key Features: – Count similar objects in a few seconds – Save the results to access them later – Export the results as PDF or JPEG – Correct the results manually UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION – You can subscribe to get unlimited access to all app features – Subscriptions are billed weekly or annually at the rate based on the subscription plan – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan – Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Privacy Policy: http://aiby.mobi/count/privacy Terms of Use: http://aiby.mobi/count/terms

About

ScanMaster

This app allows users to scan documents, measure distances with augmented reality, and convert PDFs to various formats like Word, TXT, and PPT. It also offers text recognition and cloud file uploading capabilities.

Highlights
  • Document scanning
  • AR distance measurement
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • PDF to Word conversion
  • PDF to TXT conversion
  • Cloud file uploading
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You can achieve the following goals through this application: Document scanning; AR distance measurement; Scan counting; Text recognition; PDF to Word conversion; PDF to TXT conversion; PDF to image conversion; PDF to PPT conversion; Cloud files: upload local files to the cloud; To use the above functions, you need to subscribe in the app. After subscribing, we will provide you with the corresponding cycle of services. Regarding the automatic subscription rules, please refer to the following information: Membership benefits: unlock all features of the app Subscription period: the package subscription period includes weeks, months, and quarters Subscription price: the subscription price depends on the selected order package, subject to the actual subscription price. Payment: after the user confirms the purchase and payment, it will be recorded in the iTunes account. Cancellation of renewal: if you want to cancel the renewal, please turn off the automatic renewal function manually in the iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Renewal: the Apple iTunes account will charge within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful deduction, the subscription period will extend for one subscription period. Three-day free trial: new users have a three-day free trial for the first subscription. --User Agreement: http://pdf.meowcat.cn/terms/terms.html --Privacy Policy: http://pdf.meowcat.cn/terms/privacy.html

Screenshots

Count This4 screens
ScanMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Count This at 4.3 against ScanMaster's 1.0. Count This also leads on ratings volume (8.3K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). ScanMaster's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Count This sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ScanMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Count This holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count This has 8.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Count This's written reviews are positive against 0% of ScanMaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count This ships an update monthly, ScanMaster every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Count This versus ScanMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount ThisScanMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8.3K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews11.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8.3K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAIBY妤婕 冯

Customer experience

Count This

All ratings8,336 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative85.9%

ScanMaster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Count This

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inconsistent counting results
  • Inability to properly identify and count objects

Requested features

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

ScanMaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Count This

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription2 variants$6.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Year Subscription$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Subscription2 variants$39.991 Year
3 purchases

ScanMaster

Subscriptions3
  • scanmaster3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • scanmaster3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • scanmaster3 Months trial$29.993 Months

Questions

Is Count This free?
Count This is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanMaster free?
ScanMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Count This or ScanMaster?
Count This is rated higher. Count This averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while ScanMaster averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Count This or ScanMaster have ads?
Neither Count This nor ScanMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Count This or ScanMaster?
Count This ships an update monthly, and ScanMaster every 4 months. Most recently, Count This was updated on September 24, 2026 and ScanMaster on June 6, 2026.

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