# Count Things Object Counter vs xScale

The clearest difference is rating: xScale at 5.0 against Count Things Object Counter's 3.4. xScale also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Count Things Object Counter's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count Things Object Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. xScale asks for nothing beyond the download.

xScale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count Things Object Counter has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Count Things Object Counter ships an update every 2 months, xScale every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count Things Object Counter | xScale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-things-object-counter/id6443595766/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscale/id6477849456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 134 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linh Nguyen Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647530452) | [4D Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704596166) |

## What reviewers say

### Count Things Object Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-things-object-counter/id6443595766)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### xScale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscale/id6477849456)

This app enhances the functionality of a portable digital scale, allowing users to connect via Bluetooth for real-time weight measurements. It supports multiple units and offers an intuitive interface for easy operation and calibration.

**Highlights:** Real-time weight display via Bluetooth, Support for kilograms and pounds, Smart device discovery and connection, User-friendly interface, In-app calibration wizard, Unmatched portability

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count Things Object Counter free?

Count Things Object Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is xScale free?

xScale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Count Things Object Counter or xScale?

xScale is rated higher. Count Things Object Counter averages 3.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while xScale averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Count Things Object Counter or xScale have ads?

Count Things Object Counter shows ads; xScale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Count Things Object Counter or xScale?

Count Things Object Counter ships an update every 2 months, and xScale every 3 months. Most recently, Count Things Object Counter was updated on October 3, 2026 and xScale on October 4, 2026.

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