SnapCount vs. Mechanical Clickers
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Mechanical clickers are cheap and reliable, but they trap your data on the device. SnapCount gives you everything a clicker does plus live sync across devices, CSV export, and multiplayer. All from iPhone or web.
At a glance
Old School Clickers
- You have to type data into Excel manually
- No timestamps for your counts
- If you lose the device, you lose the data
SnapCount
Best for shared counts
- Export to CSV in one click
- See exactly when every count happened (Enterprise)
- Data is safe in the cloud
A closer look
Data Export
With a mechanical clicker, the number on the dial is all you get. Someone has to write it down, type it into a spreadsheet, and hope they don't transpose a digit. SnapCount exports your count to CSV in a single tap, and Enterprise adds the full timestamped event history. No transcription, no copy errors.
Team Counting
Need three people counting different entrances at an event? With clickers, you collect all devices at the end and add numbers manually. With SnapCount, every counter syncs to the same dashboard in real time. You can watch totals roll in from anywhere.
Cost Over Time
A decent metal clicker costs $8 to $15 per unit. Buy five for your team and you're at $50 to $75, for devices that can't share data. SnapCount Pro is $15/mo or $129/yr for one organization with up to 10 members, unlimited shared counters, and spreadsheet export.
Feature breakdown
| Feature | Old School Clickers | SnapCount |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time Sync | No | Yes |
| CSV Export | No | Yes |
| Timestamped event history (Enterprise) | No | Yes |
| Team Capacity | 1 Person | 10 on Pro, unlimited on Enterprise |
| No Internet Required | Yes | No |
| Battery Required | None | Phone |
| Price | $8 to $15/unit | Pro $15/mo or $129/yr |
Which one is right for you?
Choose SnapCount if...
- Teams counting across multiple locations
- Events where you need timestamped records (Enterprise)
- Anyone who exports count data to spreadsheets
- Inventory counts that need audit trails (Enterprise)
Choose Old School Clickers if...
- Outdoor environments with no phone signal for extended periods
- Situations where phones are prohibited
- Single-person counts where you never need the data digitally
Customer testimonial: SnapCount has been a simple and effective solution for tracking daily customer traffic across our retail stores. The team has been responsive to feedback, and we're excited about upcoming features too.
Every store's and builder's count live, from the phones your crew already carries.
Pricing
Free to prove. Pro when the count matters.
Guest proves the live total today, free. Teams that count every day pay one flat price for the whole team, not per seat, and keep every day's record and export.
Guest
$0, no account
One live total on up to 10 devices, right now
Open 1 hour, and up to 4 while you keep counting. The organizer can save it free for 24 hours after it ends.
Pro
One location, up to 10 people counting
$129/ year
or $15 month to month
- Save every counter
Unlimited, including numbered sets like Builder 1 to 20
- Up to 10 teammates
Owner, Admin and Member roles
- Export and daily reports
CSV or JSON, plus a scheduled email
- Live sync on iPhone and web
Taps are held on the phone if the connection drops
- Watch-only live links
For head office, a phone, or a TV on the floor
- Public API and webhooks
Read-only API keys and signed webhooks
Enterprise
Every store or builder on one flat price, unlimited seats
$349/ year
or $39 month to month
Everything in Pro, plus
- Unlimited teammates
Every store and every worker, one price
- Per-counter access
Each store sees only its own counters
- Scheduled resets
A fresh count each day or shift
- Timestamped export
Every tap with its time
- Higher API limits
300 a minute, 10,000 an hour
- Counter locks and activity log
No accidental resets, and who counted what
- Capacity alerts
Dashboard and email when a count crosses a line
Every plan counts live on iPhone and web. Paid plans cover one organization. The 7-day free trial covers 3 counters, plus up to 3 you saved from a free session, and never charges on its own. Compare every feature
Frequently asked questions
Why is SnapCount better than a metal clicker?
Metal clickers can't export data. SnapCount exports to CSV in one tap, with timestamped event history on Enterprise.
Does SnapCount work offline?
Through a dropped signal, yes. Live multi-device sync needs an internet connection, but taps made while offline are held on the device for up to 24 hours, even if the page reloads, and sent exactly once when the connection returns. A mechanical clicker is a better fit for a count with no connectivity at all.
Can I still use SnapCount without internet?
SnapCount is built for connected team counting. A dropped signal is fine: taps are held on the device for up to 24 hours and sent exactly once when the connection returns. If your team will be fully offline for the whole count, use a mechanical clicker or paper backup and move to SnapCount when live sync and export matter more.
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