Comparison

Pointscape vs Count Pic

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

Head to head
About

Pointscape

View and analyze large LiDAR point cloud files directly on your mobile device. Measure distances, identify issues in 3D, and generate PDF reports on-site. Supports various file formats and cloud storage integration.

Highlights
  • Open multi-gigabyte LiDAR point clouds
  • Measure distance, area, height, and angle
  • Pin findings directly on 3D scans
  • Generate one-tap PDF reports
  • Import from cloud storage
  • Works offline
  • Team collaboration and project syncing
Features
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Open multi-gigabyte LiDAR point clouds on the iPhone or iPad already in your pocket. Measure on site, pin findings in 3D, and hand over a PDF report before you leave. Free to download, no account required. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Pointscape is the point cloud viewer for AEC: surveyors, scanning service firms, BIM and VDC teams, engineers, and contractors who do not sit at a workstation. Open the registered scan on site, check it against what you see, and record the finding where it sits. OPENS ANYTHING • E57, LAS, LAZ, COPC, and PLY, plus XYZ, PCD, BPF, CSV, and TXT • Multi-gigabyte files open without waiting for a full download • Import from Files, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box • Works offline on site. Also runs on Apple silicon Macs. MEASURE AND INSPECT • Distance, area, height, and angle, with snap to point • Pin notes and issues directly on the scan in 3D • Filter by classification to isolate ground, vegetation, or buildings • Eye-Dome Lighting for crisp edges on dense scans • Color by RGB, height, intensity, or classification. Adjustable point size and shape. REPORT BEFORE YOU LEAVE • One-tap PDF report with the project address, annotated snapshots, and measurements • Works on scans that live only in the cloud, nothing to download first PROJECTS AND TEAMS • Keep every scan, report, and note for a site together in one project • Upload a project to the cloud and stream it to any device; recent files stay offline • Share projects with teammates in a workspace, synced across iPhone and iPad PLANS • Free: open and view point clouds, up to 3 projects • Pro: measurements, PDF reports, all coloring modes, classification filters, unlimited projects. 7-day free trial. • Cloud: everything in Pro plus cloud storage, streaming, offline downloads, and team workspaces Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage subscriptions in iOS Settings. Terms of Service: https://pointscape.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://pointscape.ai/policy

About

Count Pic

Features
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Count Pic — Count Items in Geology Photos with AI Whether you are logging hand samples, estimating grains in a frame, or tallying visible objects in a field photo, Count Pic uses AI to turn your image into a number. Snap or upload a picture and get a fast estimate—built with geology and earth-science workflows in mind. KEY FEATURES: - AI image counter: Upload a photo and get an intelligent estimate of how many distinct items the model can see in seconds. - Geology-friendly use cases: Handy for rough counts of pebbles, clasts, crystals, grains in a photo, trays of specimens, and similar “how many are in this shot?” tasks (accuracy depends on lighting, overlap, and how clearly items are separated in the image). - Full history: Review past images and counts to compare sessions over time. - Simple, modern UI: Light, Dark, or System theme. - Built for privacy: See our Privacy Policy for how your photos are handled. IDEAL FOR: - Students and educators in geology, geography, and environmental science - Field geologists and lab techs who need a quick estimate from a snapshot - Hobbyists and collectors cataloging specimens from photos - Anyone who wants a fast tally from an image without counting every item by hand Count Pic helps you go from photo to count. Download now and estimate smarter with AI. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pointscape4 screens
Count Pic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Count Pic at 15.0 against Pointscape's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pointscape sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Count Pic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pointscape versus Count Pic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointscapeCount Pic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey LedovskiyKukuh Nomikusain

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pointscape

Subscriptions10
  • Pointscape Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 10 Workspace Seats (Monthly)$49.991 Month
  • Pointscape Cloud (Monthly)$49.991 Month
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  • 25 Workspace Seats (Monthly)$99.991 Month
  • 5 Workspace Seats (Annual)$239.991 Year
  • Pointscape Cloud (Annual)$399.991 Year
  • 10 Workspace Seats (Annual)$399.991 Year
  • Pointscape Cloud 200GB Annual$559.991 Year
  • Pointscape Cloud 500GB Annual$799.991 Year
  • 25 Workspace Seats (Annual)$799.991 Year
2 purchases

Count Pic

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pointscape free?
Pointscape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Count Pic free?
Count Pic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pointscape or Count Pic have ads?
Neither Pointscape nor Count Pic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointscape or Count Pic?
Pointscape ships an update every 2 days, and Count Pic every 2 days. Most recently, Pointscape was updated on October 20, 2026 and Count Pic on October 6, 2026.

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