# Countap vs Photo Holder

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countap at fortnightly against Photo Holder's every 2 months. Photo Holder's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photo Holder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countap ships an update fortnightly, Photo Holder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countap | Photo Holder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countap/id593304165/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 14 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryosuke Sasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/466386403) | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) |

## What reviewers say

### Countap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countap/id593304165)

Track and manage various aspects of your life, from work and study to meals and habits. Visualize your progress with customizable tags and images, and review your history using an integrated calendar. This tool aids in improvement and continuation by providing insights through counting.

**Highlights:** Count multiple times per day, Tag items for management, Set images for tags, Calendar for record review, Track habits, meals, work, and study

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### Photo Holder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-holder/id6736399057)

This utility prevents accidental screen changes when viewing a single image. It keeps a chosen photo displayed without reacting to taps or swipes, ideal for maps, memos, or as a static photo frame. The app offers customizable background colors and display settings.

**Highlights:** Display a single, fixed photo, Prevent accidental screen changes, Keep screen on, Customizable background colors, Zoom on/off, Status bar display on/off

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countap free?

Countap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Holder free?

Photo Holder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Countap or Photo Holder have ads?

Both Countap and Photo Holder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countap or Photo Holder?

Countap ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Holder every 2 months. Most recently, Countap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Photo Holder on November 4, 2026.

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