Comparison

Tap vs CountThings from Photos

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

Head to head
About

Tap

Easily track tallies with a simple tap. This utility app features beautiful designs and animations to make counting enjoyable. Never lose your count again with its intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Effortless counting of large groups
  • Visually appealing designs and animations
  • Instant count reset functionality
  • Track multiple counts simultaneously
Features
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Stop losing count every time you count! Counting is now as easy as tapping a colorful button. Tap-Count will keep track of your number so you don't lose count. Done counting? Check your total! With beautiful designs and animations, you won't want to put this app down! ~ Features ~ • Easily count large groups of objects without losing track • Beautiful designs and animations as you count! • Reset count at any time ~ Use Cases ~ Count a group of people, count how many coins you have, or just have fun discovering how fast you can tap that button! Stop re-counting things; start using Tap-Count and no longer lose track!

About

CountThings from Photos

This app automatically counts objects in photos using advanced recognition technology. Customize counting templates and the user interface to fit specific workflows and needs. It offers privacy with offline operation and various licensing options for different users.

Highlights
  • Automatic object detection and counting
  • Customizable counting templates
  • User interface customization
  • OEM customization for businesses
  • Offline operation for privacy
  • Multiple licensing options
Features
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An automatic counting app built for organizations with repetitive counting tasks, designed to be secure and private. HANDS-ON SETUP & DEDICATED SUPPORT While CountThings works out of the box for many organizations, every operational workflow is unique. Unlike typical self-serve apps where you are left on your own, our team is directly available to speak with you and ensure your deployment succeeds. Contact us to create specialized Counting Templates for your specific items and environment, usually at no charge. Counting Templates are downloadable plugins that teach the app what to count. Reach out anytime to schedule a live walkthrough, explore configuration options, or consult with our team on best practices for integrating the app into your operations. FEATURE CONTROL Easily include optional tools like reports, forms, integrations, or your corporate branding and logo. Administrators can pre-configure user permissions and settings, so operators only see the specific screens, buttons, and visual elements needed for their repetitive counting tasks. 100% OFFLINE COUNTING For privacy and security, all counting processes run directly on your device rather than over the internet. You can count items anywhere, even with no active network connection. An internet connection is needed for initial setup, such as downloading Counting Templates, activating licenses, and syncing organization settings. DIRECT EXPERT SUPPORT Our technical team is readily available via video meetings to help you fine-tune the app for your operational needs and provide hands-on guidance for your workflow setup. Contact us anytime at support@CountThings.com.

Screenshots

Tap4 screens
CountThings from Photos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap at none against CountThings from Photos's 5. Tap also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). CountThings from Photos's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 76 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. CountThings from Photos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Tap against 3.8 for CountThings from Photos. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountThings from Photos has 152 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Tap's written reviews are positive against 42% of CountThings from Photos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap ships an update every 76 months, CountThings from Photos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tap versus CountThings from Photos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapCountThings from Photos
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)3.8 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 76 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas RossiDynamic Ventures, Inc.

Customer experience

Tap

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

CountThings from Photos

All ratings152 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative48.5%

Bugs and requests

Tap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CountThings from Photos

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Counts blank spaces or background areas incorrectly
  • Significant undercounting of small items (pills, nematodes)
  • Overcounting identical items dramatically (365 instead of 105)
  • Fails to count items consistently across photo rotations
  • Manual counter only counts 1 item regardless of input
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  • Cannot detect items in screenshots of app demos
  • Counts corner boxes twice due to depth perception
  • Photo attachment not working on iPhone 13
  • Inconsistent results with similar-colored objects

Requested features

9 requests
  • Lower monthly subscription pricing ($20-30/month range)
  • One-time lifetime purchase option
  • Tiered pricing for occasional users
  • Educational discount or free trial for students
  • Postage stamp counting template
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  • Better manual counting circle sizing before capture
  • Improved photo saving and organization features
  • Gold bar counting template
  • Higher free trial limit for evaluation

In-app purchases

None

Tap

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

CountThings from Photos

One-time5
  • 24h License$23.99
  • 24h Licenses - Pack of 4$79.99
  • Pay-Per-Count$79.99
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  • CountThings License (1 month)$119.99
  • 24h Licenses - Pack of 10$149.99

Questions

Is Tap free?
Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CountThings from Photos free?
CountThings from Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tap or CountThings from Photos?
CountThings from Photos is rated higher. Tap averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CountThings from Photos averages 3.8 from 152 ratings.
Do Tap or CountThings from Photos have ads?
Tap shows ads; CountThings from Photos does not.
Which is updated more often, Tap or CountThings from Photos?
Tap ships an update every 76 months, and CountThings from Photos every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tap was updated on November 1, 2026 and CountThings from Photos on November 2, 2026.

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