# Count This vs Count Things Object From Photo

The clearest difference is monetization model: Count Things Object From Photo at free with in-app purchases against Count This's subscription. Count Things Object From Photo also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Count This's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Count Things Object From Photo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count This has 8.3K ratings behind it against 39, 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 Count Things Object From Photo's.

Count This ships an update monthly, Count Things Object From Photo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count This | Count Things Object From Photo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458/reviews)** | [3.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-things-object-from-photo/id6470978285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **11.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [minh nguyen tien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694893751) |

## What reviewers say

### Count This

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

**Currently charting:** #148 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


### Count Things Object From Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-things-object-from-photo/id6470978285)

Easily count objects in photos by capturing an image or uploading one. Simply mark an item, and the app quickly tallies them for you. This tool simplifies counting large quantities, saving time and labor.

**Highlights:** Count objects from photos, Upload photos from library, Manually fix results, Correct results manually, Quick tallying

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count This free?

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

### Is Count Things Object From Photo free?

Count Things Object From Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Count This or Count Things Object From Photo?

Count This is rated higher. Count This averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Count Things Object From Photo averages 3.9 from 39 ratings.

### Do Count This or Count Things Object From Photo have ads?

Count Things Object From Photo shows ads; Count This does not.

### Which is updated more often, Count This or Count Things Object From Photo?

Count This ships an update monthly, and Count Things Object From Photo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Count This was updated on September 24, 2026 and Count Things Object From Photo on August 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*