# CounterZap — eFootball coach & counter

> AI-powered tactical analysis and strategy recommendations for eFootball matches. (iPhone/iPad app by José Pinheiro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterzap/id6753594077 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [José Pinheiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/646793807)
- Category: Sports, Games, Sports
- Price: Free (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), Swiss High German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2025-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterzap/id6753594077/reviews.md

## What is CounterZap?

CounterZap – Point at your tactical screen to get automatic Formations & Counter Tactics

- Formation detection: instantly recognizes the opponent's formation from a screenshot or the camera
- Manager detection: identifies the manager (including multiple versions like Alonso2, Arteta2) and shows their tactics and ratings

Counter Tactics:
- Clear tactic blocks so you know exactly how to counter
- Best strategy and alternative strategies for every situation

Easy to use:
- Simple 3-step activation: choose the formation, choose the problem, start tracking
- Beautiful, intuitive design for all skill levels
- eFootball news feed included: latest updates, players and tournaments

Why CounterZap?
Whether you're a casual player or a competitive strategist, CounterZap gives you the tactical insights you need.

## Key features

- Camera-based tactical screen analysis
- Instant formation identification
- Real-time counter-strategy recommendations
- Visuals of tactical setups
- Pocket-sized tactical preparation

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterzap/id6753594077/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-05-13*

Very useful app - works great!

### 5/5 — very nice for efootball

*2026-04-30*

this app reads my opponent's game plan and gives counters suggestions. No more guessing formations just snap, check, and play. I use it before every session.!

### 5/5 — Intuitive and highly optimized app

*2026-04-30*

I started using CounterZap and really liked it a lot. It helps me to break down the core mechanics behind tactics in a simple, practical way which is amazing. I feel it’s so fast, intuitive. I use it daily now and find it quite simple with very easy experience. Highly recommend you all.

### 5/5 — Love the idea

*2026-04-21*

Cool idea using AI to analyze formations and suggest counter tactics. It’s simple and useful for football fans, but still feels early and could use more refinement and accuracy

## Frequently asked questions about CounterZap

### What is CounterZap?

CounterZap is a free mobile application designed to help eFootball players improve their in-game strategy. It uses your device's camera to analyze tactical screens and provide real-time recommendations.

### How does CounterZap work?

You point your camera at a tactical screen during an eFootball match. The app then identifies formations and offers strategic advice and counter-strategies to help you outmaneuver opponents.

### Is CounterZap free to use?

Yes, CounterZap is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does CounterZap support?

Currently, CounterZap is available for iPhone devices. Support for other platforms may be added in future updates.

### How often is CounterZap updated?

The latest version, 2.5, was released on May 23, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve features and performance.

### What age rating is CounterZap suitable for?

CounterZap has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in virtual football.

### Can CounterZap help with different formations?

Yes, CounterZap is designed to identify various formations, from classic setups like 4-4-2 to more modern tactical arrangements, and provide relevant strategies.

### What do users think of CounterZap?

CounterZap has received excellent user feedback, with an average rating of 5.0 stars from 4 ratings, indicating high user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2026-08-26

Fluid Formations are here + 2 new managers & fresh icon:

• Fluid Formation support — eFootball now lets you set one formation to attack and another to defend. CounterZap handles it: capture your offensive shape, then when prompted capture the defensive one. 

• New managers — Aug 13, 2026: Antonio Conte and Frank Lampard  — now with the new Overload playstyle and Link-up Play tags  visible in the manager card and in your analysis.

• New App Icon v5 — Fresh CounterZap look on your Home Screen.

• Under the hood — Overload support across the whole DB, Link-up display, and more reliable Latest managers history.

LOCALIZATION
• 15 languages

BUG FIXES
• Fixed crash on launch (SwiftData removed)
• Performance improvements

### 2.6 — 2026-07-11

Small bug fixes.

### 2.5 — 2026-05-23

FREE TIER + STARTER SUBSCRIPTION
• Free tier: 50 captures to get started
• Starter ($1/month): 100 captures + 50-slot results history
• Earn bonus captures by sharing CounterZap or leaving in-app feedback

EFOOTBALL NEWS FEED
• Daily eFootball news: updates, new players, tournaments, skills

MANAGER DETECTION IMPROVEMENTS
• 11 managers with multiple versions now correctly identified

FORMATIONS & TACTICS
• Added 3-2-2-3 formation with tactic block graphic
• Fixed 4-1-1-4 displaying incorrectly as 5-2-2-1

NEW ONBOARDING & ACTIVATION FLOW
• 4-screen onboarding for first-time users

IN-APP FEEDBACK
• Thumbs up/down after each analysis
• Optional written comments
• Star rating prompt (Apple review prompt for 4-5 stars)

LOCALIZATION
• 15 languages: Arabic (Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia),
  Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, Thai, Indonesian

BUG FIXES
• Performance improvements

### 2.2 — 2026-04-13

CounterZap is now FREE to download.

FREE TIER + STARTER SUBSCRIPTION
• Free tier: 10 captures to get started
• Starter ($1/month): 100 captures + 50-slot results history
• Earn bonus captures by sharing CounterZap or leaving in-app feedback

EFOOTBALL NEWS FEED
• Daily eFootball news: updates, players, tournaments, skills
• News button with unread badge on the app icon
• Works offline

MANAGER DETECTION IMPROVEMENTS
• Face matching for multi-version managers (Arteta x3, Guardiola x3, Alonso x3…)
• Fixed card mismatches, 54 face images linked to correct data

FORMATIONS & TACTICS
• Added 3-2-2-3 • Fixed 4-1-1-4 detection • Alternative Strategy label

ONBOARDING, FEEDBACK & LOCALIZATION
• New onboarding flow • In-app feedback → CloudKit
• 15 languages including Arabic, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi

BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS

### 2.1 — 2026-04-09

What's new:
• Starter subscription: $1/month for 100 captures and full history
• Latest Results history expanded to 50 entries for Starter users
• New onboarding flow to help you start faster
• Improved manager card detection — multi-version managers now identified correctly
• Two-step tactic detection: name + face recognition for managers with multiple cards
• Expanded formation support including 3-2-2-3 and 4-1-1-4
• In-app feedback system — tell us what works and what doesn't
• Earn bonus captures by sharing CounterZap or leaving in-app feedback
• New localization: Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish,
  Thai, Indonesian, Hindi, Arabic (Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia)
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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## More apps by José Pinheiro

- [WeeklyShow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeklyshow/id6782146626)
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All apps by José Pinheiro: https://appshunter.io/developer/646793807

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*
