# CountThings By Camera vs Count Things

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CountThings By Camera at 41 against Count Things's 2. CountThings By Camera also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountThings By Camera sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Count Things sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.5 for CountThings By Camera against 4.5 for Count Things. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountThings By Camera has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CountThings By Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Count Things every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountThings By Camera | Count Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-by-camera/id1627219849/reviews) | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-things-photo-counting/id6749637587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [长松 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626925849) | [KnotSmith Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817434588) |

## What reviewers say

### CountThings By Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-by-camera/id1627219849)

This app uses AI and computer vision to automatically count items in photos. It offers a vast template library, supports both new photos and existing albums, and provides manual correction for accuracy. It can count various items simultaneously, even in complex backgrounds.

**Highlights:** AI-powered item counting, Extensive template library, Photo and album input, Area selection for accuracy, Manual correction, History records, Multi-item and multi-class statistics

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 times card | $0.99 | one-time |
| day card | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 times card | $4.99 | one-time |
| monthly card(30 times per day) | $4.99 | one-time |
| month card(100 times per day) | $5.99 | one-time |
| annual card(30 times per day) | $14.99 | one-time |
| month card(300 times per day) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1000 times card | $29.99 | one-time |
| annual card(100 times per day) | $29.99 | one-time |
| monthly card | $29.99 | one-time |
| annual card(300 times per day) | $79.99 | one-time |


### Count Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-things-photo-counting/id6749637587)

This AI-powered utility app uses advanced machine learning to quickly and accurately count objects from photos. It supports a wide range of items, from industrial materials to small personal objects, and offers manual adjustments and exportable reports.

**Highlights:** AI-powered object detection and counting, Manual adjustment of counts, Support for diverse object types, Offline functionality, Save and organize counting sessions, Export reports as PDF/JPEG

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium for 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountThings By Camera free?

CountThings By Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Count Things free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountThings By Camera or Count Things?

CountThings By Camera and Count Things are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CountThings By Camera or Count Things have ads?

Neither CountThings By Camera nor Count Things shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CountThings By Camera or Count Things?

CountThings By Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Count Things every 3 weeks. Most recently, CountThings By Camera was updated on October 16, 2026 and Count Things on October 5, 2026.

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