Comparison

Tally Counter 2018 vs Count Things Object Counter

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 Things Object Counter

Effortlessly count numerous objects in photos by simply taking a picture or uploading from your library. Manually adjust markings for precise results. This tool simplifies tedious counting tasks, saving time and labor costs.

Highlights
  • Count objects from photos
  • Upload photos from library
  • Manual item re-marking
  • Automatic result generation
  • Manual result correction
Features
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Just take a picture of the things you want to count or upload a photo from your photo library, re-mark one of the items you want to count and wait for the results in a moment. This is simple and easy to use. This application is an essential daily tool for everyone, counting objects or objects with too much quantity is simpler than ever and helps people, reducing labor costs. Key Features: - Count the same objects in seconds. - Fix results manually. - Correct the results manually - Subscription auto-renew at the end of subscription period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/countthiscountthingsapp/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/countthiscountthingsapp/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Tally Counter 20184 screens
Count Things Object Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tally Counter 2018 at 85% against Count Things Object Counter's 40%. Tally Counter 2018 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Count Things Object Counter's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On ratings volume 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 Things Object Counter is free to download; Tally Counter 2018 costs $9.99 up front. Count Things Object Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tally Counter 2018 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tally Counter 2018 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Tally Counter 2018's written reviews are positive against 40% of Count Things Object Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally Counter 2018 ships an update every 18 months, Count Things Object Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tally Counter 2018 versus Count Things Object Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTally Counter 2018Count Things Object Counter
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (71 ratings) — better3.4 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better68
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwareLinh Nguyen Mai

Customer experience

Tally Counter 2018

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

Count Things Object Counter

All ratings68 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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 Things Object Counter

From 68 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great for counting
  • 👍 Saves time
  • 👍 Accurate counting
  • 👍 Self-explanatory
  • 👍 Educational value

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Does not work
  • 🐛 Counts are off
  • 🐛 Not accurate
  • 🐛 Network errors

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
Show 3 more
  • Option to keep auto-lock on
  • Ability to customize counters
  • Two counters incrementing at once

Count Things Object Counter

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when trying to count
  • Network error when attempting to count
  • Request times out
  • App closes when trying to count
  • App crashes every time
Show 5 more
  • Unable to count objects properly
  • Does not recognize anything
  • Cuts the picture in half
  • Photo is not fully displayed
  • App crashes every time I try use it

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow free trial before subscription
  • Improve automatic object detection
  • Fix network connection issues
  • Provide better support
  • Allow manual selection of objects to count

In-app purchases

None

Tally Counter 2018

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Count Things Object Counter

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tally Counter 2018 free?
Tally Counter 2018 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Count Things Object Counter free?
Count Things Object Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tally Counter 2018 or Count Things Object Counter?
Tally Counter 2018 is rated higher. Tally Counter 2018 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Count Things Object Counter averages 3.4 from 68 ratings.
Do Tally Counter 2018 or Count Things Object Counter have ads?
Count Things Object Counter shows ads; Tally Counter 2018 does not.
Which is updated more often, Tally Counter 2018 or Count Things Object Counter?
Tally Counter 2018 ships an update every 18 months, and Count Things Object Counter every 2 months. Most recently, Tally Counter 2018 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Count Things Object Counter on September 18, 2026.

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