# Tally Counter 2018 vs Count This

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.

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.

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.

Tally Counter 2018 ships an update every 18 months, Count This monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally Counter 2018 | Count This |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-2018/id483588896/reviews)** | [4.3 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 11.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#162** |
| Size | 6 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i4software](https://appshunter.io/developer/376546133) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally Counter 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-2018/id483588896)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Count This

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

**Currently charting:** #162 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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026.

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