Comparison

Count Helper vs MultipleOCR

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

MultipleOCR

Extract text from multiple photos or single images quickly and easily. Recognized text can be copied or shared instantly, making it ideal for converting large numbers of screenshots or text from apps that don't allow direct copying. Supports numerous languages and offers manual correction for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Batch text recognition
  • Copy and share extracted text
  • Manual text correction
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Offline OCR processing
  • Image zoom and navigation
Features
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With this app, you can “Recognize Text from Multiple Photos” on your phone, The read text can then be immediately "Copy" or "Share"! This is especially useful when you want to convert a large number of screenshots into text! Of course, it is also possible to read a Single Photo. Simple design with minimal functions. Large buttons for easy operation! +++ Supported languages for reading English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Cantonese, Traditional Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Ukrainian (OCR uses the same technology as Apple's LiveText) +++ Features +++ OCR (Recognize Text) function Image zoom Manual correction of read text Swipe or tap to move to the next image LiveText function in the image Change delimiter for each reading +++ Examples of use +++ 1. To copy or share text quickly after recognizing it from a photo. 2. To copy text from apps that don't allow direct copying, like Youtube or Game Apps. 3. For processing large amounts of text for business purposes. 4. To input text from an image into conversational AI, like ChatGPT. It may also be useful in other situations! If you have any comments or requests for the app, please feel free to leave a review! ***Regarding Privacy*** The developer understands the importance of privacy and does not collect or transmit any of your document data to external parties. The text recognition feature uses Apple's officially provided OCR. This OCR does not use any servers and operates entirely on your iPhone or iPad, meaning it can be used even offline (without Wi-Fi) — a design that is mindful of your privacy. Please note that once recognized data leaves this app (for example, when you copy recognized text and move it to another app), or regarding the security of the device itself, these fall outside the scope of this app's control, so please take care accordingly.

Screenshots

Count Helper4 screens
MultipleOCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MultipleOCR at Free against Count Helper's $2.99. Count Helper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

MultipleOCR is free to download; Count Helper costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count Helper ships an update every 12 months, MultipleOCR every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Count Helper versus MultipleOCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount HelperMultipleOCR
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasako SakanashiRyusuke Uchida

Customer experience

Count Helper

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

MultipleOCR

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Count Helper

No in-app purchases

None

MultipleOCR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Count Helper free?
Count Helper costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MultipleOCR free?
MultipleOCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Count Helper or MultipleOCR have ads?
MultipleOCR shows ads; Count Helper does not.
Which is updated more often, Count Helper or MultipleOCR?
Count Helper ships an update every 12 months, and MultipleOCR every 17 months. Most recently, Count Helper was updated on September 17, 2026 and MultipleOCR on September 23, 2026.

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