Comparison

Tally Counter 2018 vs Count This

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tally Counter 2018

This app provides a digital solution for manual counting tasks, eliminating the need for mental calculations. It offers multiple memory slots to track different items simultaneously and includes a subtract function for corrections.

Highlights
  • Three distinct counter memories
  • Subtract button for error correction
  • Realistic sound effects
  • Instant loading
  • No advertisements
Features
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Don't try to count in your head! Get TALLY COUNTER and let your phone do the counting for you. From the creators of the #1 Utility App. No Ads - Loads Instantly - On Sale! ********************************************* Do you need a quick way to count your inventory, record how many people enter an event venue, or provide an estimate for a complex construction project? Are you tired of classic mechanical tally counters that are expensive, bulky, and not always reliable? Tally Counter is the solution you are looking for: • It has THREE different counter memories to keep track of 3 different things at the same time. • It includes a SUBTRACT button to decrease the count if you make a mistake. • Realistic Sound Effects for all functions. TALLY COUNTER will help you keep track of large quantities of anything at anytime. Download today!

About

Count This

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
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With the CountThis app, you can count similar objects via Camera – it’s just as simple as it sounds. Take a photo of things you want to count, highlight one of the items – and get the result. You can manually add objects or remove them to change the counting result. The CountThis app is an indispensable tool and a true time-saver for those who need to count a lot of similar items on a daily basis. Logs, metal pipes and copper tubes; stacks, clusters and piles; bars and rebars; steel rods; or any densely packed objects – there’s nothing the CountThis app can’t count. It will benefit those who work in the logistics and transport industry, as well as life-science professionals who can use it to count numerous kinds of devices and instruments; medicines and supplies. Even better, our app can help you in your everyday life: make sure no puzzle pieces or LEGO bricks are missing! Or maybe you’re planning a renovation? The CountThis app will help you to detect if there’s enough building materials. Key Features: – Count similar objects in a few seconds – Save the results to access them later – Export the results as PDF or JPEG – Correct the results manually UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION – You can subscribe to get unlimited access to all app features – Subscriptions are billed weekly or annually at the rate based on the subscription plan – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan – Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Privacy Policy: http://aiby.mobi/count/privacy Terms of Use: http://aiby.mobi/count/terms

Screenshots

Tally Counter 20184 screens
Count This4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tally Counter 2018 and Count This both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Tally Counter 2018's written reviews are positive against 11% of Count This's. Tally Counter 2018 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Count This's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Count This is free to download; Tally Counter 2018 costs $9.99 up front. Count This sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Tally Counter 2018 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Tally Counter 2018 against 4.3 for Count This. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count This has 8.3K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Tally Counter 2018's written reviews are positive against 11% of Count This's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally Counter 2018 ships an update every 18 months, Count This monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Tally Counter 2018 versus Count This: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTally Counter 2018Count This
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (71 ratings) — better4.3 (8.3K ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better11.3% of reviews
Number of ratings718.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#154 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwareAIBY

Customer experience

Tally Counter 2018

All ratings71 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative8.0%

Count This

All ratings8,336 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative85.9%

User reviews

Tally Counter 2018

From 71 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🎨 Beautiful design and interface
  • 🎶 Pleasant sound effects
  • 🔢 Multiple counters available
  • ⏱️ Elapsed time feature

Room to improve

  • 🔊 Sound overrides music
  • 🔋 Auto-lock disabled by default
  • 📱 Lacks support for newer iOS versions/devices
  • ⚙️ No settings available
  • 🖱️ Multi-counting on rapid taps (older reviews)

Count This

From 8.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤖 Accurate counting
  • 🕰️ Time-saving
  • 💡 Helpful for specific use cases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate counting
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🤯 Confusing user experience

Bugs and requests

Tally Counter 2018

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App no longer works after iOS updates
  • Crashes frequently and loses count
  • Doesn't show correct count tally on startup
  • Can't play music in background while counting

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add vibration and intensity control
  • Make it compatible with iPad
  • Allow starting at a chosen number
  • Option to save tallies by name
  • Option to disable sound
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  • Option to keep auto-lock on
  • Ability to customize counters
  • Two counters incrementing at once

Count This

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inconsistent counting results
  • Inability to properly identify and count objects

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to import photos instead of only taking new ones
  • More flexible object selection and counting options
  • Free version with limited usage

In-app purchases

None

Tally Counter 2018

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Count This

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription2 variants$6.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Year Subscription$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Subscription2 variants$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tally Counter 2018 free?
Tally Counter 2018 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Count This free?
Count This is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tally Counter 2018 or Count This?
Tally Counter 2018 is rated higher. Tally Counter 2018 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Count This averages 4.3 from 8.3K ratings.
Do Tally Counter 2018 or Count This have ads?
Neither Tally Counter 2018 nor Count This shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tally Counter 2018 or Count This?
Tally Counter 2018 ships an update every 18 months, and Count This monthly. Most recently, Tally Counter 2018 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Count This on September 24, 2026.

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