# Tap vs CountThings from Photos

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.

Both are free to download. CountThings from Photos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap | CountThings from Photos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-count/id763602491/reviews) | **[3.8 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 76 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Rossi](https://appshunter.io/developer/698920147) | [Dynamic Ventures, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921987312) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-count/id763602491)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CountThings from Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24h License | $23.99 | one-time |
| 24h Licenses - Pack of 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pay-Per-Count | $79.99 | one-time |
| CountThings License (1 month) | $119.99 | one-time |
| 24h Licenses - Pack of 10 | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Highly accurate counting for most items
- 🚀 Fast and efficient counting process
- 📋 Extensive pre-built templates for various items
- 🏷️ Labels each item individually with numbers
- 💾 Saves photos for documentation and reference

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive pricing ($80-$160/month)
- ❌ Frequently inaccurate counting results
- 🔍 Struggles with partially hidden or overlapping items
- 📐 Difficulty with depth perception in stacked items
- 🎭 Fails with similar-shaped objects in same photo

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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