# Count This vs Count Things Ai Object Counter

Count This and Count Things Ai Object Counter both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Count Things Ai Object Counter's written reviews are positive against 11% of Count This's. Count Things Ai Object Counter also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Count This's advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 25) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). 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 Things Ai Object Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Count This against 4.3 for Count Things Ai Object Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count This has 8.3K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Count This's written reviews are positive against 89% of Count Things Ai Object Counter's.

Count This ships an update monthly, Count Things Ai Object Counter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count This | Count Things Ai Object Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458/reviews) | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-things-ai-object-counter/id6612014517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [Ngoc Le Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724114653) |

## 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 Ai Object Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-things-ai-object-counter/id6612014517)

Effortlessly count objects from photos or live camera feeds using advanced AI. Ideal for inventory, education, or general curiosity, this app provides fast and accurate results for a wide variety of items.

**Highlights:** AI object recognition, Count from photos, Count from live camera, Inventory counting tool, Supports various objects (pills, coins, boxes, etc.), Accurate and fast results

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly $3.99/weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly $4.99/weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly $9.99/monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly $39.99/yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count This free?

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

### Is Count Things Ai Object Counter free?

Count Things Ai Object Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Count This or Count Things Ai Object Counter?

Count This and Count Things Ai Object Counter are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.3K and 25 ratings respectively.

### Do Count This or Count Things Ai Object Counter have ads?

Neither Count This nor Count Things Ai Object Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count This or Count Things Ai Object Counter?

Count This ships an update monthly, and Count Things Ai Object Counter every 5 days. Most recently, Count This was updated on September 25, 2026 and Count Things Ai Object Counter on September 21, 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.*