Comparison

MaterialScan+ vs Count Things by Photo & Camera

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

Head to head
About

MaterialScan+

Features
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Snap a photo β€” instantly know what material it is and how to recycle it. AI MATERIAL RECOGNITION Photograph or select any item and AI identifies the material type (plastic, metal, glass, paper, etc.) and detects plastic recycling numbers 1–7. RECYCLING GUIDE Get clear disposal instructions for each material based on recycling best practices, so you always make the eco-friendly choice. MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE BASE Browse six major material categories with detailed information on properties, uses and recyclability, including all plastic resin codes. SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved automatically so you can review past results anytime. ECO TIPS Each result includes a circular economy fact β€” learn how materials are reborn through recycling.

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Count Things by Photo & Camera

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Take Inventory in Seconds! Need to quickly count pipes in a new delivery or find out the exact quantity of metal profiles in your warehouse? With our app, it’s quick and easy! Simply take a photo of a bundle of rebar or a stack of logs from the end face. The app will automatically detect the objects, count them, and mark each one on your screen. Your Indispensable Assistant The app is designed specifically for warehouse workers, builders, and loggers. It quickly and accurately counts: Logs, timber, and boards Rebar and metal profiles Pipes of any diameter Works 100% Offline! All neural networks are built directly into the app. Object counting happens instantly without requiring internet accessβ€”work seamlessly even at remote sites or underground parking lots. Key Features Timber and Lumber Scanner Log counting in stacks: Take a photo of the log ends, and the app will instantly give you an exact count. Perfect for loggers! Timber and board counting: An indispensable feature for sawmills and construction warehouses. Select the "Timber and boards" mode, take a picture, and your result is ready. Metal and Pipe Scanner Pipe counting: Receiving large shipments of pipes in various diameters? Select the "Pipes" mode, take a photo, and get the count without manual tallying. Profiles and rebar: Checking an incoming delivery of metal profiles or rebar on a construction site now takes just a couple of taps. Convenient Tools and Settings Scan Zone Editing Did unwanted objects end up in the frame? No problem! Tap "Include" to highlight the specific area you want to count. Tap "Exclude" to remove unnecessary areas from detection. Run the count and save the finished result to your database. Multi-Site Tracking Working across multiple locations? Add construction sites and warehouses under a dedicated tab. When saving a photo, simply select the relevant location to easily filter and sort your inspection history later. Auto-Launch Your Favorite Scanner Mostly counting rebar or only logs? Go to Settings and choose your default scannerβ€”it will open immediately whenever you launch the app. Markup Customization and Numbering Customize the color of the circles highlighting detected objects to suit your preferences. Enable numbering for each detected object directly on the photo (available in the Premium version). Easy Result Exporting Click on any saved result from your list and tap "Share". The app will generate a report featuring the final photo and the exact object count, ready to send via email or messaging apps. Precision Mode: Sensitivity Adjustment (IoU) In the settings, you can adjust the IoU parameter (detection sensitivity): The higher the parameter, the more details the scanner detects (though the likelihood of duplicates increases). If the app missed some log ends or pipe edges, adjust the sensitivity to find the perfect setting for your specific lighting and material. Some features available only with a PREMIUM account. You can buy premium: Monthly subscription - $2,99 per Month Yearly subscription - $22.99 per Year A monthly purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see Terms and Conditions https://mobile-testing.ru/terms/ & Privacy Policy https://mobile-testing.ru/privacy-policy-for-countthings-app/

Screenshots

MaterialScan+3 screens
Count Things by Photo & Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaterialScan+ at none against Count Things by Photo & Camera's 2. MaterialScan+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Count Things by Photo & Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MaterialScan+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MaterialScan+ versus Count Things by Photo & Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaterialScan+Count Things by Photo & Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChiyuan ChenDmitry Tachkov

In-app purchases

None

MaterialScan+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Count Things by Photo & Camera

Subscriptions2
  • All Features for 1 month$2.991 Month
  • All Features For 1 Year$22.991 Year

Questions

Is MaterialScan+ free?
MaterialScan+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Count Things by Photo & Camera free?
Count Things by Photo & Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MaterialScan+ or Count Things by Photo & Camera have ads?
Neither MaterialScan+ nor Count Things by Photo & Camera shows ads.

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