# Count This vs Counting App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Counting App at free with in-app purchases against Count This's subscription. Counting App also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Count This's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 3) and chart position (#164 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 Counting App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 Counting App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count This has 8.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Count This ships an update monthly, Counting App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count This | Counting App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-app-twentytwenty/id6755898876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [SiliconAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801436754) |

## What reviewers say

### Count This

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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


### Counting App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-app-twentytwenty/id6755898876)

Effortlessly count objects from photos using AI. This tool offers specialized templates for various industries, allowing you to quickly tally items like pills, logs, or boxes. Adjust counts manually and save or share your results.

**Highlights:** AI-powered object counting, Specialized industry templates, Manual count adjustment, Save and organize counts, Export and share results, On-device processing, Custom template requests

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access + 3-Day Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 6-Month Subscription | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Access + 7-Day Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Full Access for 1-Year | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count This free?

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

### Is Counting App free?

Counting App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Count This or Counting App?

Counting App is rated higher. Count This averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Counting App averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Count This or Counting App have ads?

Neither Count This nor Counting App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count This or Counting App?

Count This ships an update monthly, and Counting App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Count This was updated on October 28, 2026 and Counting App on October 24, 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.*