SnapCount vs. Radio and Clipboard Rollups
Stop asking every station for the current number.
Radios and clipboards are familiar, but they create stale totals when teams spread across gates, aisles, or field stations. SnapCount gives every station a shared live counter, so the command table can see the current number without interrupting the crew.
At a glance
Radio and Clipboard Rollups
- Current totals depend on someone calling in
- Updates get missed during busy periods
- End-of-shift reconciliation creates cleanup work
SnapCount
Best for shared counts
- Every station updates the live total directly
- Managers can watch progress without radio rollups
- Exports preserve the final record
A closer look
Live Visibility
With radio rollups, the command table only knows the last number someone announced. During a busy entrance rush, that number can go stale fast. SnapCount lets each station tap into the shared count, so supervisors see the current total without asking for another check-in.
Error Reduction
Clipboard workflows add up errors in layers: missed tally marks, unclear handwriting, late radio calls, and manual spreadsheet entry afterward. SnapCount removes the rollup step. Each tap updates the record directly, and paid plans export totals or event history when the work ends.
Crew Simplicity
Frontline staff should not need a spreadsheet, a login, or a long briefing during a live operation. SnapCount Guest Mode lets them join from a QR code, see the right counter, and tap large controls while the manager keeps the bigger picture.
Feature breakdown
| Feature | Radio and Clipboard Rollups | SnapCount |
|---|---|---|
| Live Shared Total | No | Yes |
| No Manual Rollup | No | Yes |
| No Account Guest Joining | Yes | Yes |
| Spreadsheet Export | No | Yes |
| Activity History | No | Enterprise |
| Works Without Internet | Yes | No |
| Best Use | Offline coordination | Connected team counts |
Which one is right for you?
Choose SnapCount if...
- Event gates, security posts, and volunteer stations
- Counts where managers need the live number during the rush
- Teams that reconcile clipboards after every shift
- Operations that need a spreadsheet-ready record afterward
Choose Radio and Clipboard Rollups if...
- Teams with no reliable internet connection
- Short counts where a quick verbal update is enough
- Environments where phones or tablets are not allowed
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
Do volunteers need SnapCount accounts?
No. For temporary work, you can start a Guest Mode session and let volunteers join by link or QR code with no account.
What if our radios already work?
Keep radios for safety and coordination. Use SnapCount for the number itself, so radio traffic is not the source of truth for live totals.
Does SnapCount work when the venue internet is bad?
SnapCount needs an internet connection for live sync. If connectivity is unreliable, keep a paper or radio fallback for the count and use SnapCount where connected devices can stay online.
Run your next count both ways and compare
No account needed. Share by link or QR code.
No account needed. Share by link or QR code.