# Count This vs Count This Counter Widget Rod

The clearest difference is monetization model: Count This Counter Widget Rod at free with in-app purchases against Count This's subscription. Count This's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 30) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 This Counter Widget Rod sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Count This Counter Widget Rod holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count This has 8.4K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Count This's written reviews are positive against 0% of Count This Counter Widget Rod's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Count This ships an update monthly, Count This Counter Widget Rod every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count This | Count This Counter Widget Rod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458/reviews) | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counter-widget-rod/id6503718578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **11.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [Mutludev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707313151) |

## What reviewers say

### Count This

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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 This Counter Widget Rod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counter-widget-rod/id6503718578)

Effortlessly count bulk items like pills, pipes, or lumber using innovative image recognition. Simply take a screenshot, select the object type, and get instant, accurate results. Say goodbye to manual counting and embrace efficiency.

**Highlights:** Image recognition counting, Supports various objects (pills, pipes, lumber, etc.), Instant and accurate results, No limitations on count, One-time purchase for lifetime access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count This free?

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

### Is Count This Counter Widget Rod free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Count This or Count This Counter Widget Rod?

Count This Counter Widget Rod is rated higher. Count This averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Count This Counter Widget Rod averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Count This or Count This Counter Widget Rod have ads?

Neither Count This nor Count This Counter Widget Rod shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count This or Count This Counter Widget Rod?

Count This ships an update monthly, and Count This Counter Widget Rod every 4 months. Most recently, Count This was updated on October 29, 2026 and Count This Counter Widget Rod on October 22, 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.*