# Count This vs CountThings from Photos

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Count This at 100% against CountThings from Photos's 43%. Count This also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). CountThings from Photos's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (152 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count This sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CountThings from Photos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Count This holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountThings from Photos has 152 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Count This's written reviews are positive against 43% of CountThings from Photos's.

Count This ships an update every 26 months, CountThings from Photos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count This | CountThings from Photos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this/id475157333/reviews)** | [3.8 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cornel Borcean](https://appshunter.io/developer/310962076) | [Dynamic Ventures, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921987312) |

## What reviewers say

### Count This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this/id475157333)

This utility app allows users to create and manage multiple counters simultaneously. It offers an efficient way to track various counts with a simple interface.

**Highlights:** Multiple counter creation, Efficient tracking, Simple interface, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | one-time |


### CountThings from Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823)

This app automatically counts objects in photos using advanced recognition technology. Customize counting templates and the user interface to fit specific workflows and needs. It offers privacy with offline operation and various licensing options for different users.

**Highlights:** Automatic object detection and counting, Customizable counting templates, User interface customization, OEM customization for businesses, Offline operation for privacy, Multiple licensing options

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24h License | $23.99 | one-time |
| 24h Licenses - Pack of 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pay-Per-Count | $79.99 | one-time |
| CountThings License (1 month) | $119.99 | one-time |
| 24h Licenses - Pack of 10 | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Highly accurate counting for most items
- 🚀 Fast and efficient counting process
- 📋 Extensive pre-built templates for various items
- 🏷️ Labels each item individually with numbers
- 💾 Saves photos for documentation and reference

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive pricing ($80-$160/month)
- ❌ Frequently inaccurate counting results
- 🔍 Struggles with partially hidden or overlapping items
- 📐 Difficulty with depth perception in stacked items
- 🎭 Fails with similar-shaped objects in same photo

**Reported bugs**

- Counts blank spaces or background areas incorrectly
- Significant undercounting of small items (pills, nematodes)
- Overcounting identical items dramatically (365 instead of 105)
- Fails to count items consistently across photo rotations
- Manual counter only counts 1 item regardless of input

**Requested features**

- Lower monthly subscription pricing ($20-30/month range)
- One-time lifetime purchase option
- Tiered pricing for occasional users
- Educational discount or free trial for students
- Postage stamp counting template


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count This free?

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

### Is CountThings from Photos free?

CountThings from Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Count This or CountThings from Photos?

Count This is rated higher. Count This averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CountThings from Photos averages 3.8 from 152 ratings.

### Do Count This or CountThings from Photos have ads?

Neither Count This nor CountThings from Photos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count This or CountThings from Photos?

Count This ships an update every 26 months, and CountThings from Photos every 3 weeks. Most recently, Count This was updated on October 23, 2026 and CountThings from Photos on October 24, 2026.

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