Comparison

Sortly 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

Sortly

Easily track, organize, and manage your business inventory from any device or location. This mobile solution offers smart features like barcode scanning, low stock alerts, and customizable reporting to streamline your operations. It's designed for businesses of all sizes looking to improve inventory control.

Highlights
  • Mobile barcode & QR code scanning
  • Low stock alerts
  • Customizable folders and fields
  • Data-rich reporting
  • Customizable user access
  • Offline access
  • Item photos
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Sortly is an easy, mobile inventory management solution trusted by over 20,000 businesses. With Sortly, you can track, organize, and manage your inventory—from any device, in any location. It’s so simple and intuitive that you can start tracking inventory in minutes. Sortly comes equipped with smart features like barcoding & QR coding, low stock alerts, customizable folders, data-rich reporting, customizable access, and more. Manage inventory from your smartphone in real-time—whether you’re on the job, in the warehouse, or on the go. Track inventory, supplies, parts, tools, equipment, and anything else that matters to your business. Whether you’re just getting started with inventory management or you’re an expert looking for a better solution, Sortly can transform how you manage inventory—so you can focus on building your business. Join the over 20,000 businesses that trust us as their inventory management solution and download Sortly today. KEY FEATURES OUR CUSTOMERS LOVE: - Any device, any location - Mobile barcode & QR code scanning - Barcode & QR code label generation - Custom folders - Custom fields & tags - Low stock alerts - Date-based alerts - Item photos - Pick lists - Inventory reporting - Customizable user access - Offline access - Automatic syncing across all devices, all users - Easy inventory import - Excellent customer support =============================================================== NOTES ABOUT SORTLY SUBSCRIPTIONS Sortly is available to download for free, however some features are restricted. To unlock, you must purchase either a monthly or annual subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews 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 as per the price shown above. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Sortly Terms of Service: https://www.sortly.com/tos/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sortly.com/privacy/

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

Sortly4 screens
Count This4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sortly at 58% against Count This's 11%. Sortly also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Count This's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Sortly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Count This sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sortly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.5K and 8.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Sortly's written reviews are positive against 11% of Count This's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sortly ships an update weekly, Count This monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sortly versus Count This: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSortlyCount This
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better4.3 (8.3K ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better11.2% of reviews
Number of ratings9.5K — better8.3K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#147#144 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSortly Inc.AIBY

Customer experience

Sortly

All ratings9,527 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative33.0%

Count This

All ratings8,336 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews525 reviews
Positive11.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative85.9%

User reviews

Sortly

From 9.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful inventory management
  • 📷 Excellent photo organization
  • 🔍 Intuitive search and filtering
  • 🏷️ Useful QR code labels
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔄 Sync and data loss issues
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality
  • 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer support

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

Sortly

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Random quantity jumps on item updates
  • Inability to restore deleted data
  • Unreliable sync between mobile and web

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode for inventory access
  • Barcode scanning for item entry
  • Detailed reporting and analytics
  • Custom fields and tags
  • Improved folder and location management

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

4 purchases

Sortly

Subscriptions4
  • Plus14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Plus14 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Advanced Plan14 Days trial$49.991 Month
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  • Advanced Plan1 Year trial$449.991 Year
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
Show 4 more
  • 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 Sortly free?
Sortly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Count This free?
Count This is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sortly or Count This?
Sortly is rated higher. Sortly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Count This averages 4.3 from 8.3K ratings.
Do Sortly or Count This have ads?
Neither Sortly nor Count This shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sortly or Count This?
Sortly ships an update weekly, and Count This monthly. Most recently, Sortly was updated on October 16, 2026 and Count This on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sortly or Count This?
Sortly currently peaks at #147 in the App Store charts, and Count This at #144. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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