Comparison

Tru vs CountThings from Photos

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

Head to head
About

Tru

Easily transfer session files from your Tru-Test device to your phone. Upload data to livestock management platforms, share via email, or send to national traceability programs. Manage device settings and record sessions remotely.

Highlights
  • Download session files
  • Upload to Datamars Livestock
  • Share via email
  • Send to traceability programs
  • Change device settings
  • Record sessions
  • Share GPS location
Features
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The Tru-Test Data Link app enables to you download session files from your Tru-Test device and upload them to Datamars Livestock, email or share the session files, or send them to your national traceability program, whether you’re out in the yards or back at home. Watch an overview of the app here: https://youtu.be/Iym0z8709QA Key features: • Download session files to your phone for later viewing & sharing • Session files automatically upload to MiHub Livestock when you have internet access • Share sessions via email, or other apps you have downloaded • Change device settings or record sessions when connected to S2 or S3 indicators • Share GPS location of sessions • Send sessions to supported national livestock traceability programs (see list below) Supported national livestock traceability programs: • New Zealand – send registrations and animal movements directly to NAIT • Australia – send animal movements for producers, agents and saleyards directly to NLIS Tru-Test product compatibility: • XRS2/SRS2 EID Readers • XR5000/ID5000 weigh scale indicators • EziWeigh7i weigh scale indicator • S2/S3 weigh scale indicators

About

CountThings from Photos

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
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Secure & private automatic counting app for organizations with routine counting tasks. Contact us for a live walkthrough or to get the app optimized for your specific items, environment, and workflow. In most cases, we provide this optimization at no charge. 100% OFFLINE COUNTING For privacy and security, all counting processes run directly on your device, not over the internet. You can use the app to count items with no active network connection. FEATURE CONTROL The app interface can be tailored to the exact features your team needs. You can easily include optional tools like reports, forms, and integrations, or even add your corporate branding and logo. This setup ensures that operators (the team members counting items) only see the specific screens, buttons, and visual elements needed for their routine tasks. Administrators or managers (whoever manages settings for your team) can handle user permissions and pre-configure the app, so operators receive the correct setup automatically. USER INTERFACE VARIATIONS GUEST USERS: The app starts in a simple Basic Mode. Users can switch to Advanced Mode at any time to access settings and select a configuration optimized for your organization. The app remembers these choices until they are changed. CORPORATE LOGINS: When logging in with credentials assigned by your organization's administrator, the app is ready to use out of the box with all configurations, settings, and features pre-loaded as set up by the administrator. NON-CORPORATE LOGINS: The app automatically starts with the last settings selected by the user. DIRECT EXPERT SUPPORT Our real expert support team members are easily available via virtual meetings to help you optimize the app for your exact operational needs. We provide direct, meaningful guidance to perfect your workflow setup. Contact us anytime at support@CountThings.com.

Screenshots

Tru4 screens
CountThings from Photos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tru at none against CountThings from Photos's 5. Tru also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). CountThings from Photos's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 20%) and ratings volume (152 vs 4). On price, ads and device support 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tru holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountThings from Photos has 152 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Tru's written reviews are positive against 44% of CountThings from Photos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tru ships an update every 2 months, CountThings from Photos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tru versus CountThings from Photos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruCountThings from Photos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.8 (152 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatamars SADynamic Ventures, Inc.

Customer experience

Tru

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

CountThings from Photos

All ratings152 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative47.6%

Bugs and requests

Tru

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CountThings from Photos

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • Cannot detect items in screenshots of app demos
  • Counts corner boxes twice due to depth perception
  • Photo attachment not working on iPhone 13
  • Inconsistent results with similar-colored objects

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Better manual counting circle sizing before capture
  • Improved photo saving and organization features
  • Gold bar counting template
  • Higher free trial limit for evaluation

In-app purchases

None

Tru

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

CountThings from Photos

One-time5
  • 24h License$23.99
  • 24h Licenses - Pack of 4$79.99
  • Pay-Per-Count$79.99
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  • CountThings License (1 month)$119.99
  • 24h Licenses - Pack of 10$149.99

Questions

Is Tru free?
Tru 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, Tru or CountThings from Photos?
Tru is rated higher. Tru averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CountThings from Photos averages 3.8 from 152 ratings.
Do Tru or CountThings from Photos have ads?
Neither Tru nor CountThings from Photos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tru or CountThings from Photos?
Tru ships an update every 2 months, and CountThings from Photos every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tru was updated on June 9, 2026 and CountThings from Photos on September 22, 2026.

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