Count Helper vs MultipleOCR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Manual object counting by tapping
- Separate counts by color
- Zoom for detailed tapping
- Undo and edit mark functionality
- Save projects
- Export coordinates to CSV
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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.
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.
- Batch text recognition
- Copy and share extracted text
- Manual text correction
- Supports multiple languages
- Offline OCR processing
- Image zoom and navigation
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Count Helper | MultipleOCR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masako Sakanashi | Ryusuke Uchida |
Customer experience
Count Helper
MultipleOCR
In-app purchases
Count Helper
No in-app purchases
MultipleOCR
No in-app purchases









