# Tru vs CountThings from Photos

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tru | CountThings from Photos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tru-test-data-link/id893033296/reviews)** | [3.8 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **44.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Datamars SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899066582) | [Dynamic Ventures, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921987312) |

## What reviewers say

### Tru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tru-test-data-link/id893033296)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CountThings from Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countthings-from-photos/id1196810823)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24h License | $23.99 | one-time |
| 24h Licenses - Pack of 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pay-Per-Count | $79.99 | one-time |
| CountThings License (1 month) | $119.99 | one-time |
| 24h Licenses - Pack of 10 | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Highly accurate counting for most items
- 🚀 Fast and efficient counting process
- 📋 Extensive pre-built templates for various items
- 🏷️ Labels each item individually with numbers
- 💾 Saves photos for documentation and reference

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive pricing ($80-$160/month)
- ❌ Frequently inaccurate counting results
- 🔍 Struggles with partially hidden or overlapping items
- 📐 Difficulty with depth perception in stacked items
- 🎭 Fails with similar-shaped objects in same photo

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


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