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 cloud sync, timestamps, CSV export, and multiplayer. All from your phone.
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
- Export to CSV in one click
- See exactly when every count happened
- 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 | ||
CSV Export | ||
Timestamped event history (Enterprise) | ||
Team Capacity | 1 Person | 10 on Pro, unlimited on Enterprise |
No Internet Required | ||
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
- Anyone who exports count data to spreadsheets
- Inventory counts that need audit trails
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
Free to prove. Pro when the count matters.
Guest proves live sync in a real count. Pro keeps the count, the crew, and the export. Enterprise adds locks, activity history, and capacity alerts. Pro and Enterprise include a read-only public API and signed webhooks.
Guest
$0
up to 4 active hours
Prove one live total tonight. No account.
- $0. No account.
- 1 hour, stays open while active up to 4 hours.
- Up to 3 devices. iPhone and web when online.
per year
Keep the number, invite up to 10, export the file.
What's included
Covers one organization
Up to 10 members per organization
Unlimited shared counters for gates, aisles, and stations
Real-time sync on iPhone app and web when online
Every device sees the same count as teammates tap, so the team does not reconcile numbers later.
CSV/JSON snapshot and daily export
Download a CSV/JSON snapshot of current totals or a daily summary by date range. Event-level history stays on Enterprise.
Owner, Admin, and Member roles
Read-only public API for counter totals and history (sc_live_ keys)
Signed webhooks for counter.increment and counter.decrement
Covers one organization
Up to 10 members per organization
Unlimited shared counters for gates, aisles, and stations
Real-time sync on iPhone app and web when online
Every device sees the same count as teammates tap, so the team does not reconcile numbers later.
CSV/JSON snapshot and daily export
Download a CSV/JSON snapshot of current totals or a daily summary by date range. Event-level history stays on Enterprise.
Owner, Admin, and Member roles
Read-only public API for counter totals and history (sc_live_ keys)
Signed webhooks for counter.increment and counter.decrement
per year
Locks, activity, and alerts when a count crosses the line.
What's included
Covers one organization
Unlimited members
Full audit trail showing who counted what and when
Enterprise records who changed each counter and when for audit-friendly reviews.
Export with exact timestamps
Export event-level rows with exact timestamps instead of final totals only.
Capacity threshold alerts
Configure at capacity, percent, or absolute on a counter or summed/net group. Dashboard inbox and email when a threshold fires.
Owner, Admin, and Member roles
Lock counters to prevent resets
Prevent accidental or unauthorized resets once a count should be preserved.
Higher public API rate limits than Pro (300/min · 10,000/hr)
threshold.alert.fired webhook when an Enterprise threshold alert fires
Covers one organization
Unlimited members
Full audit trail showing who counted what and when
Enterprise records who changed each counter and when for audit-friendly reviews.
Export with exact timestamps
Export event-level rows with exact timestamps instead of final totals only.
Capacity threshold alerts
Configure at capacity, percent, or absolute on a counter or summed/net group. Dashboard inbox and email when a threshold fires.
Owner, Admin, and Member roles
Lock counters to prevent resets
Prevent accidental or unauthorized resets once a count should be preserved.
Higher public API rate limits than Pro (300/min · 10,000/hr)
threshold.alert.fired webhook when an Enterprise threshold alert fires
Operations Command
custom ops plan
Sales-led command-level onboarding
Everything in Enterprise
Sized for 50,000+ entries across 20+ gates
Dedicated command-level onboarding for gate crews
Sales-led onboarding. No published self-serve SLA
Named operations contact
Custom training and launch support
A 4-person event crew almost always belongs on Pro. Stadium is for venues that need sales-led command-level onboarding.
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?
No. SnapCount needs an internet connection for live multi-device sync. A mechanical clicker is a better fit for long periods without connectivity.
Can I still use SnapCount without internet?
SnapCount is built for connected team counting. 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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