Comparison

CountAnything vs Authenticator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CountAnything

This AI-powered tool uses advanced vision models to accurately count objects from images, saving you time. It supports various industries and offers custom template training for rare items. Get precise counts for anything, from pills to lumber.

Highlights
  • AI-powered object counting
  • Count diverse items from photos
  • Custom template training
  • Industry-specific solutions
  • Automatic object detection
  • Free 3-day trial
Features
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CountAnything is your go-to AI counting assistant, designed to save you time. Powered by the cutting-edge DINO-X and T-Rex2 vision models, it enables users to count objects more easily and accurately than ever before. [Count Any Type of Item] CountAnything has collaborated with industry partners across sectors including pharmacies, logistics, transportation, construction, and manufacturing to develop in-depth counting solutions for vertical scenarios. CountAnything not only offers free training for custom templates tailored to rare objects or complex scenarios but also provides online automation tools. These tools allow users to independently train visual templates and load them into CountAnything, truly achieving precise counting for long-tail scenarios. [Automatic Object Counter] CountAnything enables you to count items in a flash. Just take a photo or upload an image of the items you want to count, choose one of them, and let the counting AI handle the rest automatically. [Common Use Cases] 1.Pharmaceutical Industry: Precise counting of pills, tablets, capsules, test tubes, etc. 2.Construction Industry: Rapid counting of rebars, steel pipes, metal rods, bricks, etc. 3.Timber Industry: Intelligent counting of round logs, square timbers, lumber, logs, etc. 4.Aquaculture & Livestock Industry: Counting of various livestock, poultry, and aquatic products (e.g., chickens, pigs, cows, shrimp). 5.Retail & Warehouse Management: Counting of small items (e.g., beads, cans) and cartons. 6.Industrial & Manufacturing Sectors: Counting of bolts, screws, and other specific components. [Custom Templates - Rare Object Counting] For rare objects that traditional counting software or vision models fail to identify accurately, CountAnything offers a DINO-X-based custom template service. Leveraging the powerful expandability of custom templates, users can create exclusive "small models" for long-tail scenarios—no AI engineering experience required—enabling precise counting of rare objects or in complex scenarios. Currently, CountAnything allows users to submit custom template requests within the app and provides free template training services. Some publicly available custom template use cases include: 1.Microorganism Counting: Fungal colonies, bacteria, etc. 2.Pest Counting: Ladybugs (ladybirds), stinkbugs, lacewings, bollworms, etc. 3.Brand Product Identification: Cola, Sprite, fruit juices, etc. [Cost-Effective Subscription Service] 1.Free 3-Day Trial: Simply create an account to access all features during the trial. 2.Flexible Subscription Plans: 3-day, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly depending on your needs. We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at countanything_dm@idea.edu.cn.

About

Authenticator

Generate accurate, time-based verification codes for secure account sign-ins, even offline. Easily import from other authenticator apps and manage your codes and passwords in one secure location with iCloud sync and Face ID protection.

Highlights
  • Generate TOTP codes (6-8 digits, SHA1/256/512, 30/60s intervals)
  • Import from Google Authenticator via QR codes/screenshots
  • Scan otpauth QR codes or enter secret keys manually
  • iCloud sync and backup with Face ID/passcode protection
  • Organize accounts with folders, favorites, and color labels
  • Generate and store passwords with a private browser
  • Offline code generation
Features
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Accurate verification codes that refresh on time, even offline. Import from Google Authenticator in a minute and keep your accounts in sync with iCloud. Keep everyday sign-ins simple, with your codes and passwords in one place. - Generate TOTP codes with 6, 7 or 8 digits, SHA1, SHA256 or SHA512, and 30- or 60-second intervals. - Import from Google Authenticator using its Transfer accounts QR codes, including transfers split across several QR codes. You can also select QR screenshots from Photos. - Scan otpauth QR codes from websites or enter a secret key manually. - Sync and back up with iCloud. Secrets are encrypted; protect access with Face ID or a passcode. - Find accounts quickly with folders, favorites, color labels and search. - Generate and store passwords, and use the built-in private browser. - Enjoy a native layout on iPhone and iPad, an iPad sidebar and the Liquid Glass design on iOS 26. - Generate verification codes without an internet connection. Authenticator+ unlocks full access to code management, iCloud sync and backup, password tools and the private browser. Choose a weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial, or a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation, or when the free trial ends. Your subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To avoid a charge, cancel the trial at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings. Terms: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-07-14 Privacy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-07-14-56

Screenshots

CountAnything4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CountAnything at 67% against Authenticator's 0%. Authenticator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CountAnything sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 61 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of CountAnything's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CountAnything ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CountAnything versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountAnythingAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings461 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternational Digital Economy AcademyDEDUSHKA DEVELOPMENT - FZCO

Customer experience

CountAnything

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Authenticator

All ratings61 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CountAnything

One-time10
  • CountAnything License 3 Days$2.39
  • CountAnything License 3 Days$2.99
  • License.3days$4.99
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  • CountAnything License 1 Month$9.99
  • CountAnything License 1 month$9.99
  • CountAnything License 3 month$19.99
  • CountAnything License 3 month$24.99
  • License.1month$29.99
  • CountAnything License 1 Year$59.99
  • CountAnything License 1 Year$89.99
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is CountAnything free?
CountAnything is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CountAnything or Authenticator?
Authenticator is rated higher. CountAnything averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 61 ratings.
Do CountAnything or Authenticator have ads?
Neither CountAnything nor Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CountAnything or Authenticator?
CountAnything ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator every 3 days. Most recently, CountAnything was updated on October 30, 2026 and Authenticator on November 8, 2026.

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