# Fold Counter: Hinge Tracker — Count every fold & unfold

> Counts foldable phone folds and unfolds, tracks hinge life, and provides usage statistics. (iPhone/iPad app by Julian Christopher Siebert.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fold-counter-hinge-tracker/id6827677447 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Julian Christopher Siebert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830495244)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 27.1 · 2 MB
- Languages: European Portuguese, German (Germany), Korean, European Spanish, French (France), American English, Italian
- Released: 2026-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-11-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fold-counter-hinge-tracker/id6827677447/reviews.md

## What is Fold Counter?

How often do you really fold your phone? Fold Counter counts every fold and unfold of your foldable iPhone, turns it into clear statistics and shows you how much of your hinge's estimated life you've already used.

COUNTS LIVE, CATCHES UP LATER
While the app is open, it reads the system hinge sensor and counts every fold and unfold in real time. Folded it while the app was closed? When you come back, Fold Counter notices the change and records it as an "inferred" fold, so your history stays complete. You can also log folds manually at any time.

OPTIONAL: COUNT WITH SHORTCUTS
Fold Counter adds two actions to Apple's Shortcuts app: "Count Fold" and "Count Unfold". They run in the background without opening the app. Set up a personal automation once – Shortcuts → Automation → + → "Opened or Closed" → "When iPhone is Closed" → tap Search, type "Fold Counter" and tap "Count Fold" (optionally a second one with Opened → "Count Unfold") – and every close and open of your foldable iPhone is counted, even when Fold Counter isn't running. No location, no extra battery. Settings → "Set up step by step" walks you through it with a screenshot and shows a green check as soon as the automation works. Requires iOS 27.2 or later.

STATISTICS THAT TELL A STORY
• Folds per day and your total over time
• Time spent folded, half open and unfolded
• Opening angles: tent, laptop or flat
• How long your phone usually stays unfolded
• Time of day, weekdays and a weekday × hour heatmap
• Where you fold: a map of your fold spots and your top 3 places (optional)
• Full history of every recorded fold

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
The Questions tab turns your data into plain-language insights:
• When do you fold the most?
• Is today busier than usual?
• Which weekday is your folding day?
• How long does it stay unfolded?
• Do you fold more on weekends?
• How long would the hinge last at this pace?
• Where do you fold the most?

ICLOUD BACKUP & STARTING COUNT
Signed in to iCloud? Your folds sync to your private iCloud, so your counts survive a reinstall or a new iPhone. Folded long before installing the app? Enter those folds and unfolds as a starting count in Settings – they're added to your totals, hinge lifetime and widgets. Today shows your folds total and unfolds total at a glance.

ESTIMATED HINGE LIFETIME
Set the rated number of folds (75,000 by default, adjustable) and see what percentage you've used and roughly how long your hinge will last at your current pace.

WIDGETS & SHORTCUTS
Keep your fold count and estimated lifetime on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Log a fold from Shortcuts or Spotlight anytime.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account, no tracking, no ads. Your data is stored on your device and, if you use iCloud, in your private iCloud database, which only you can access – the developer never sees it. Location is only used if you turn on "Record fold locations" – fold locations are stored on your device, and only place names are looked up via Apple Maps.

MORE
• English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Korean
• Light and dark mode

REQUIREMENTS
Automatic counting requires a foldable iPhone with a hinge sensor. On other iPhones you can log folds manually and explore every statistic with sample data (Settings → Load sample data).

Get to know your fold habits — download Fold Counter today.

## Key features

- Real-time fold and unfold counting
- Inferred fold detection when app is closed
- Manual fold logging
- Shortcuts app integration for background counting
- Optional background counting via magnetometer
- Detailed statistics on folding habits
- Estimated hinge lifetime calculation
- iCloud backup and sync

## Chart rankings

- #42 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Is Fold Counter safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Fold Counter.

## Is Fold Counter legit?

Fold Counter: Hinge Tracker appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Fold Counter is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fold-counter-hinge-tracker/id6827677447/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t buy this app, it doesn’t work!

*2026-11-10*

I folded mine like 10 times today and it registert only 1 😂 And for “9s” when i had it open for 1,5 hours

### 1/5 — Leider zählt da nichts

*2026-11-10*

Kurzbefehle bekomme ich nicht hin,  und die App selbst zählt nichts, obwohl sie im Hintergrund geöffnet ist

### 1/5 — Not fit for purpose

*2026-11-09*

Adds a fold when opening the app but not the duo

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-11-08*

Some times counts no folds and has counted 300 this morning!!

**Developer response:** Sorry about that – 300 folds in one morning is clearly wrong. This comes from "Count in background (GPS)": it uses the compass sensor, and magnets nearby (cases, car mounts, MagSafe chargers) can trigger it again and again. Please turn that option off in Settings and use the Shortcuts automation instead – it counts every real fold with the app closed, without GPS: Shortcuts → Automation → + → "Opened or Closed" → "When iPhone is Closed" → tap Search at the bottom → "Fold Counter" → "Count Fold" → back. Guide with screenshots: duofoldcounter.vercel.app/setup. You can delete the wrong entries in History by swiping left. The next update (1.3.1, already in review with Apple) ignores the sensor automatically as soon as the automation runs, so this can no longer happen. If anything is still off, please write to the support address on the website – I answer every mail.

### 3/5 — Got it to work with developer’s shortcut instructions.

*2026-11-07*

The app has great potential and was double counting my iPhone Duo folds at first. I reviewed the developer’s instructions on shortcut creation and automation when the app is closed and it now works for me. I have a widget on the home screen showing the count. I’m looking forward to the newer version as it seems to count a fold when I open the app. As long as I just look at the widget it is working correctly. You can always go into history and delete erroneously counted folds. Overall, I think the app is useful with the developer’s helpful instructions provided in the FAQ Help section.

**Developer response:** Thank you for giving it a second chance and for the fair review! Good news: the next version (1.3.1) is already in review with Apple. It refreshes the widget right after every automation run, ignores the background sensor once your automation is active (no more double counts), and adds a large Home Screen widget with your week, streak and totals. Opening the app does not add a fold if the automation already counted it – if you still see that after the update, please let me know via the support address on the website.

### 1/5 — Worked once and then never again

*2026-11-06*

I added the shortcuts and followed the directions. Counter only works about 1/15 times. Only app I wish I had my $0.99 back for. Save your money

**Developer response:** I am really sorry – that is frustrating, and it is not how it should work. The most common cause: in iOS 27.2 the automation editor changed, and an automation without the action does nothing (adding the shortcuts alone is not enough). Please check: Shortcuts → Automation → + → "Opened or Closed" → "When iPhone is Closed" → tap Search at the bottom → "Fold Counter" → "Count Fold" → back. The "Automation" toggle at the top must be on. Guide with screenshots: duofoldcounter.vercel.app/setup. In the app, Settings → "Shortcuts automation" → "Set up step by step" shows a green check once it works. The next update (1.3.1, in review now) also refreshes the widget right after every fold. If it still fails, please write to the support address on the website and I will help you personally – or ask Apple for a refund via reportaproblem.apple.com, no hard feelings.

### 5/5 — Funktioniert wirklich gut!

*2026-11-05*

Die App funktioniert wirklich gut und gibt einem witzigen aber interessante Statistiken wie oft man das Duo, in welchem Status benutzt & wie oft man den Klappmechanismus beansprucht.

### 1/5 — Why manual count

*2026-11-05*

Even with Background counting on it doesn’t work a lot of the time. I guess the developer knows this and thats why you get the option to manually add counts. Even version 1.2.1(9) with shortcuts doesn’t work unless you go into the app. Widgets don’t update unless you go into the app

**Developer response:** Thank you for testing so carefully – your report helped me find two real problems. 1) In iOS 27.2 the automation editor changed: there is no "Run Immediately" anymore, and if the action is missing the automation silently does nothing. Setup (iOS 27.2, works with the current version too): Shortcuts → Automation → + → "Opened or Closed" → make sure it says "When iPhone is Closed" → tap Search at the bottom, type "Fold Counter" and tap "Count Fold" → back arrow. Important: the line "Count Fold" must appear below the trigger – an automation without it ("New Shortcut") does nothing. Optionally repeat with "Opened" and "Count Unfold". Step-by-step guide with screenshots: duofoldcounter.vercel.app/setup 2) The widget was only refreshed every few minutes in the background. Version 1.3, now in review with Apple, fixes this (widget updates right after each automation run) and includes the corrected guide with a green check. If anything still doesn't count, contact me via the support link – I'll help personally.

### 5/5 — Simple Little App - but love it

*2026-11-04*

Got curious how often I actually open my Duo… turns out way too often 😅
Counter just works, and the weekly stats are kinda eye-opening.
No ads, no nonsense, barely touches the battery.
Simple little app but I check it every day now. Love it!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much – this made my day! 😊 Glad the weekly stats are eye-opening for you too. Tip: with the Shortcuts automation (Settings → "Shortcuts automation") every fold is counted even while the app is closed. Version 1.3, coming soon, adds a step-by-step guide for it. Happy folding!

### 1/5 — Worst app in the store

*2026-11-04*

Does not work properly, don’t waste your time or money

**Developer response:** Sorry it didn't work for you – I'd really like to fix that. iOS only lets apps read the hinge while they are open, so folds made while the app is closed need a one-time Shortcuts automation (no GPS, no extra battery). Setup (iOS 27.2, works with the current version too): Shortcuts → Automation → + → "Opened or Closed" → make sure it says "When iPhone is Closed" → tap Search at the bottom, type "Fold Counter" and tap "Count Fold" → back arrow. Important: the line "Count Fold" must appear below the trigger – an automation without it ("New Shortcut") does nothing. Optionally repeat with "Opened" and "Count Unfold". Step-by-step guide with screenshots: duofoldcounter.vercel.app/setup Version 1.3, now in review with Apple, adds this guide in the app with a check that turns green once it works. If something else isn't working, tell me via the support link in the app – I answer every message personally.

## Frequently asked questions about Fold Counter

### How does Duo Fold Counter track folds?

Duo Fold Counter reads the system hinge sensor for real-time counts. It can also infer folds when the app was closed and detect them in the background using the magnetometer if location services are enabled.

### Does Duo Fold Counter have ads?

No, Duo Fold Counter does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

### What is the price of Duo Fold Counter?

Duo Fold Counter is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99.

### How accurate is the hinge lifetime estimation?

The hinge lifetime estimation is based on the rated number of folds (defaulting to 75,000, which is adjustable) and your current folding pace. It provides a rough estimate of remaining hinge life.

### Can I use Duo Fold Counter on multiple iPhones?

Yes, if you are signed into iCloud, your fold data syncs to your private iCloud. This allows your counts to survive a reinstall or transfer to a new iPhone.

### What are the system requirements for Duo Fold Counter?

Duo Fold Counter requires iOS 27.2 or later and is supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is Duo Fold Counter updated?

The app was last updated on November 4, 2026, indicating active development and support.

### What do users like or dislike about Duo Fold Counter?

Based on its rating of 2.2 stars from 6 ratings, user sentiment appears mixed. Specific feedback on likes or dislikes is not detailed in the provided data.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2026-11-12

New: Fold Counter now speaks French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Korean.
• Large Home Screen widget: today, the last 7 days, your streak, totals and hinge life at a glance.
• Step-by-step guide for the Shortcuts automation (iOS 27.2) that counts every fold while the app is closed – no GPS, no extra battery.
• More accurate counting: no extra fold when opening the app, no double counts when the automation runs late.
• Folds counted by the automation now get a place on the map.
• The GPS background mode is gone: the Shortcuts automation does the job better, without the location indicator.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-11-04

Improvements
• Opening the app from the widget no longer adds an extra fold.
• Widgets now stay up to date, also after the app counted in the background.
• Redesigned widgets: the "Last 7 days" chart shows every weekday, totals are easier to read, and the hinge lifetime reads clearly even with few folds.

### 1.2 — 2026-11-03

New: iCloud backup & starting count
• iCloud backup: your folds sync to your private iCloud and survive a reinstall or a new iPhone (works locally without iCloud).
• Starting count: add folds and unfolds from before you used the app in Settings – included in totals, hinge lifetime and widgets.
• New "Folds total" and "Unfolds total" tiles on Today.

New: count with Shortcuts
• Duo Fold Counter now adds "Count Fold" and "Count Unfold" actions to the Shortcuts app.
• Create a personal automation on "Opened or Closed" (iOS 27.2 or later) and every close and open of your iPhone is counted – even when Duo Fold Counter isn't running. No location, no extra battery.
• Settings → "Shortcuts automation": add the two ready-made shortcuts with one tap and follow the short guide.
• "Count in background" is now called "Count in background (GPS)" to tell it apart from Shortcuts.
• Folds counted this way get a "shortcut" badge in History.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-31

No release notes.

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