# Sortly vs Count This

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.

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.

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.

Sortly ships an update weekly, Count This monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sortly | Count This |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sortly-inventory-simplified/id529353551/reviews)** | [4.3 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 8.3K |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 11.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #160 | **#144** |
| Size | 56 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sortly Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529353561) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### Sortly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sortly-inventory-simplified/id529353551)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Advanced Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan | $449.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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 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 17, 2026 and Count This on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sortly or Count This?

Sortly currently peaks at #160 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*