# i vs Count This

The clearest difference is rating: Count This at 4.3 against i's 3.0. Count This also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 7) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count This sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

Count This holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count This has 8.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of i's written reviews are positive against 11% of Count This's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Count This |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-life-40/id883063050/reviews) | **[4.3 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **11.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 37 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HDL Automation Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256347409) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-life-40/id883063050)

Control your home appliances remotely via your mobile device. Manage lighting, air conditioning, TVs, and curtains with ease. Monitor your home security and enjoy intelligent scene control for a comfortable living experience.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Lighting, AC, TV, curtain management, Security monitoring, Intelligent scene control, Xpress configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Count This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this-counting-app/id1553863458)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Effortlessly count similar objects in photos using your camera. Simply take a picture, highlight an item, and get an instant count. Manually adjust results for perfect accuracy. Ideal for professionals and everyday tasks.

**Highlights:** Count objects from photos, Manual result correction, Save and export counts, Fast object identification, Logistics and inventory counting

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Accurate counting
- 🕰️ Time-saving
- 💡 Helpful for specific use cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate counting
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🤯 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inconsistent counting results
- Inability to properly identify and count objects

**Requested features**

- Ability to import photos instead of only taking new ones
- More flexible object selection and counting options
- Free version with limited usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Count This free?

Count This is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, i or Count This?

Count This is rated higher. i averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Count This averages 4.3 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do i or Count This have ads?

Neither i nor Count This shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or Count This?

i ships an update monthly, and Count This monthly. Most recently, i was updated on October 10, 2026 and Count This on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*