Comparison

Count Helper vs Stereo Microphone

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

Head to head
About

Count Helper

Manually count objects in images by tapping them. The app allows for separate counts by color, with options to zoom, undo, edit marks, and save projects. Results can be exported as marked images or CSV files of coordinate positions.

Highlights
  • Manual object counting by tapping
  • Separate counts by color
  • Zoom for detailed tapping
  • Undo and edit mark functionality
  • Save projects
  • Export coordinates to CSV
Features
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Count Helper helps you count the number of objects in a picture. When you tap the object you want to count, a mark will be added to it and the number of counts will be displayed. The marks are counted separately for each color, so you can classify the objects. The result can be output as an image with marks or a CSV file of coordinate positions. ----- HOW TO USE ----- 1) Select a photo. 2) Select the mark color. 3) Tap objects to add a mark. 4) Save the result. ----- KEY FEATURES ----- • Zoom in to easily tap on small details. • Swipe up to undo the last mark you added. • Toggle the color selection button to show or hide marks of that color. • Edit mode allows you to modify or delete marks. • Mark shape, size, and transparency options. • Your work can be saved as a project. • Images from external storage can be imported via Files app. • Export coordinate positions to a CSV file. • CSV is useful for training data for machine learning. ----- NOTES ----- • This application does not automatically identify objects by image recognition.

About

Stereo Microphone

Transform your device into a powerful microphone or audio recorder. Enhance your sound with built-in effects like pitch shifting and equalization, and choose from various high-quality recording formats.

Highlights
  • Device as microphone
  • Audio recording
  • Pitch shifter effect
  • 10-band equalizer
  • Multiple recording formats
  • Noise reduction
  • System voice processing
Features
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Use your iPhone/iPad as a microphone and output sound to headphones or speakers. You can also use it to record audio instead of playing sound. The app comes with four built-in effects. Stereo input is available on compatible devices only. The microphone on the iPhone is positioned vertically, so by using it in landscape orientation, you can experience a greater sense of stereo sound. Please note that this app was created just for my personal use, and I cannot guarantee its performance on devices I do not own. Voice preprocess: - System Voice Processing - Noise Reduction - Auto Gain Control Included effects: - Pitch shifter - Chorus - Reverb - 10-band equalizer Supported devices with stereo input (unconfirmed): - iPhone XS or later - iPhone SE 2nd generation or later - iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation or later - iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation or later Recording file formats: - MPEG4 AAC 44.1kHz 192kbps Stereo (.m4a, Up to 24 hours) - MPEG4 AAC 44.1kHz 128kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 48kHz 192kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 48kHz 256kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 48kHz 320kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 44.1kHz 96kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - MPEG4 AAC 32kHz 64kbps Stereo (.m4a, 24h) - PCM 44.1kHz 16bit Integer Stereo (.wav, 6h) - PCM 48kHz 16bit Integer Stereo (.wav, 6h) - PCM 44.1kHz 32bit Float Stereo (.wav, 3h) - PCM 48kHz 32bit Float Stereo (.wav, 3h) * You can add a timecode when you use a PCM format. If you are using an external stereo microphone, please set the input channel to stereo in the settings. Please note that: - The screenshots are simulated images. The actual display may differ. - This app and descriptions contain machine translated text.

Screenshots

Count Helper4 screens
Stereo Microphone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stereo Microphone at monthly against Count Helper's every 12 months. Stereo Microphone also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 3). Count Helper's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, 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

Count Helper costs $2.99 and Stereo Microphone $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Count Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Count Helper's written reviews are positive against 85% of Stereo Microphone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count Helper ships an update every 12 months, Stereo Microphone monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Count Helper versus Stereo Microphone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount HelperStereo Microphone
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasako SakanashiRyouta Kira

Customer experience

Count Helper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Stereo Microphone

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Count Helper

No in-app purchases

None

Stereo Microphone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Count Helper free?
Count Helper costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stereo Microphone free?
Stereo Microphone costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Count Helper or Stereo Microphone?
Count Helper is rated higher. Count Helper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stereo Microphone averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Count Helper or Stereo Microphone have ads?
Neither Count Helper nor Stereo Microphone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Count Helper or Stereo Microphone?
Count Helper ships an update every 12 months, and Stereo Microphone monthly. Most recently, Count Helper was updated on October 10, 2026 and Stereo Microphone on October 17, 2026.

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