# CountNote vs ClipOCR2

The clearest difference is monetization model: CountNote at freemium against ClipOCR2's subscription. CountNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ClipOCR2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CountNote against 4.6 for ClipOCR2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of CountNote's written reviews are positive against 43% of ClipOCR2's.

CountNote ships an update every 2 days, ClipOCR2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountNote | ClipOCR2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countnote/id933469728/reviews) | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipocr2/id1183706066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 80 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miraku Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796412323) | [Mitsuhiro Hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/509482512) |

## What reviewers say

### CountNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countnote/id933469728)

This app helps you build a consistent writing habit by tracking your word count and providing motivational tools. Organize notes with folders, tags, and security features, and visualize your progress with graphs and calendars. Premium features offer an ad-free experience and advanced organization.

**Highlights:** Real-time word, character, and line counting, Progress visualization with graphs and calendars, Customizable writing goals, Note organization with folders and tags, Password protection and auto-save, PDF export and text-to-speech

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly option for Plus users | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual option for Plus users | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $19.99 | per year |


### ClipOCR2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipocr2/id1183706066)

This app uses AI to convert text from photos of printed materials or handwriting into editable digital data. It supports multiple languages and allows easy sharing of recognized text to various platforms and apps.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text recognition, Convert photos to editable text, Supports Japanese and multiple languages, Vertical and horizontal text support, Copy and share text easily, Save as PNG and TXT files, Automatic save function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountNote free?

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

### Is ClipOCR2 free?

ClipOCR2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CountNote or ClipOCR2?

CountNote and ClipOCR2 are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do CountNote or ClipOCR2 have ads?

Both CountNote and ClipOCR2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CountNote or ClipOCR2?

CountNote ships an update every 2 days, and ClipOCR2 every 3 months. Most recently, CountNote was updated on September 22, 2026 and ClipOCR2 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.*