# Count This vs ScanMaster

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.

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.

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.

Count This ships an update monthly, ScanMaster every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count This | ScanMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-file-conversion/id1629391219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **11.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [妤婕 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597038207) |

## What reviewers say

### Count This

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### ScanMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-file-conversion/id1629391219)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| scanmaster | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| scanmaster | $14.99 | per month |
| scanmaster | $29.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and ScanMaster on June 6, 2026.

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