CNTEM'UP — The #1 Bottle Counting App | Count Bottles & Cans with Your Phone Camera

CNTEM'UP (pronounced "Count Em Up") is a free bottle counting app.

The best bottle counting app for 2026. Use your phone camera to count bottles and cans instantly — no barcode scanning, no manual tallying. Prop your phone up, slide containers past the tripwire line, and watch them get counted automatically. Track your deposit refunds in real-time across all 10 bottle bill states.

How It Works

  1. Prop your phone facing a flat surface
  2. Press START to activate the camera tripwire
  3. Slide bottles and cans across the tripwire line
  4. See your count and deposit value instantly

Bottle Deposit States

Works in all 10 US bottle bill states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, and Vermont. Deposit values range from 5 to 15 cents per container.

Why CNTEM'UP is the Best Bottle Counting App

  • Camera-based tripwire counting — no manual tapping or barcode scanning
  • Count hundreds of bottles and cans in minutes
  • Real-time deposit value calculator — see how much your cans are worth
  • Works on any phone with a camera
  • No app download required — runs in your browser
  • Save and track counting sessions
  • State-specific deposit rates for all 10 bottle bill states
  • Perfect for bottle drives, recycling centers, and anyone who collects cans

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