Comparison

Count This vs Count Things

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

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About

Count This

Instantly count objects using your phone's camera with AI-powered image recognition. Ideal for inventory management, stock tracking, and quickly counting large numbers of items. Organize counts into projects and export results as PDF reports.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo counting
  • Accurate item detection
  • Inventory and stock management
  • Create categorized projects
  • Export counts as PDF
  • Share results instantly
Features
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Count This: AI Object Counter turns your phone's camera into a fast, accurate pill counter, tally counter and inventory tracker. Take one photo and get the number: pills, tablets, warehouse inventory, retail stock, pantry items, coins, screws, bolts and everyday objects, counted in seconds with AI and computer vision. HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera at the items, or pick a photo from your library. 2. The AI object counter detects every item and counts it automatically. 3. Every detected object is highlighted, so you can check the result, fix anything the photo hid, and save the count to a project. No more manual counting, finger tallies or human error. KEY FEATURES • AI-powered object detection and counting from a photo • High accuracy for pills, tablets, small parts and bulk quantities • Visual highlights on every detected item for easy verification • Quick count adjustments, notes and descriptions • Named projects: an inventory tracker that keeps every count organized • Export any count as a PDF report and share it in one tap • Clean, fast interface with no complicated setup • Available in multiple languages IDEAL FOR • Pharmacy pill and tablet counting • Warehouse inventory counts and stock management • Retail shelf and product stock counts • Pantry inventory, grocery items and home organizing • Coins, cards, screws, bolts, nuts and components • Logistics, packaging verification and supply chain checks • Construction, farming and industrial tasks • Classroom materials and office supplies Powered by intelligent image recognition, Count This adapts to different shapes, sizes, colors and lighting, supports multiple object types in one image, and scales from a dozen pills to thousands of warehouse items. WHY PEOPLE USE COUNT THIS Fast. Accurate. Effortless. Whether you need a pill counter for the pharmacy, a stock counter for the warehouse, or a quick tally of parts on the bench, one photo does the job. Made for pharmacists, warehouse teams, retailers, collectors, students and home users. COUNT THIS PRO Unlimited photo counts, advanced editing tools, PDF export, priority AI processing and no watermarks. Start with a free trial, then choose a weekly, monthly or yearly plan. Cancel anytime. Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each period unless cancelled. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://umairkhalidsidd1.github.io/objectcounter-legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://umairkhalidsidd1.github.io/objectcounter-legal/terms-of-service.html

About

Count Things

Features
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Count Things: Object Counter is an AI photo counting app that helps you count items, supplies, parts, pills, coins, tools, boxes, inventory, stock, and repeated objects from a camera photo or gallery image. Stop counting one by one. Take a picture, let the smart counter scan the image, review the result, and use the count for work, stock checks, craft projects, warehouse tasks, classroom activities, or everyday routines. Whether you need a photo counter, picture counter, camera counter app, image scanner, inventory counter, or simple tally counter, Object Counter gives you a faster way to count things without losing your place. WHY USE OBJECT COUNTER? Manual counting is slow and easy to get wrong, especially when items look similar or are placed in groups, piles, rows, shelves, trays, or containers. Object Counter makes visual counting easier by combining AI image analysis with a clean counting workflow. Use it when you need to: • Count objects from a photo • Count items in an image • Count inventory and stock faster • Count pills, capsules, coins, screws, nuts, bolts, beads, buttons, fruits, vegetables, boxes, bottles, parts, pipes, rods, tiles, bricks, logs, or craft supplies • Count things on a shelf, table, tray, workbench, package, or storage area • Check quantity before packing, selling, ordering, sorting, or restocking KEY FEATURES AI Photo Counting Take a photo or choose an image and get an object count in seconds. The app helps detect similar items and gives you a result you can review before using. Camera Counter & Image Scanner Use your camera for quick counting, or upload a picture from your gallery when the photo is already saved. Great for inventory, stock rooms, warehouses, retail shelves, workshops, pharmacies, classrooms, and home organization. Smart Tally Counter When you prefer manual control, use the built-in tally counter to count items by tapping. It is simple, fast, and useful for live counting tasks. Inventory & Stock Counting Need a quick inventory count? Scan products, boxes, packages, supplies, or repeated stock items. Object Counter can help reduce counting time for business owners, warehouse workers, store teams, sellers, and anyone managing quantities. Picture Counter for Everyday Objects Count things from photos for puzzle pieces, LEGO bricks, pantry items, craft materials, coins, medicine packs, office supplies, tools, garden items, and more. Clear Results See the detected object name, estimated count, confidence, and short reasoning so you can decide whether the result makes sense. AI counting is useful, but you stay in control. FAST WORKFLOW 1. Open the app 2. Take a photo or choose an image 3. Let the AI counter scan the picture 4. Review the count and result details 5. Use the tally, quantity, or inventory result BUILT FOR MANY USE CASES Object Counter can help with business, warehouse, retail, logistics, pharmacy, school, home, DIY, craft, construction, agriculture, and daily counting tasks. Use it as an object counter, photo counter, image counter, picture counter, item counter, camera counter, inventory counter, stock counter, pill counter, quantity scanner, and digital tally counter. IMPORTANT NOTE AI counting results are estimates and may vary depending on photo quality, lighting, object overlap, object similarity, camera angle, and background. For best results, use clear photos, good lighting, and keep items visible. Always review the result when accuracy is important. Download Object Counter today and start counting things faster with AI photo counting, camera scanning, inventory counting, and simple tally tools. https://objectcounter.glipo.org/privacy https://objectcounter.glipo.org/terms

Screenshots

Count This4 screens
Count Things4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Count Things at every 2 weeks against Count This's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Count This sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Count Things sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count This ships an update monthly, Count Things every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Count This versus Count Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount ThisCount Things
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB73 MB
Age rating+44+
Developerumair siddiqueHamza Kavak

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Count This

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Count Things

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly: Instant Full Access$2.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly: Unlimited AI Counting3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Object Counter: AI Tally$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Count This free?
Count This is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Count Things free?
Count Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Count This or Count Things have ads?
Neither Count This nor Count Things shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Count This or Count Things?
Count This ships an update monthly, and Count Things every 2 weeks. Most recently, Count This was updated on October 7, 2026 and Count Things on October 13, 2026.

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