# Smash Up Randomizer vs Counter Tally Count

The clearest difference is rating: Counter Tally Count at 4.8 against Smash Up Randomizer's 3.4. Counter Tally Count also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 58%) and ratings volume (14K vs 20). Smash Up Randomizer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Up Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Counter Tally Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Counter Tally Count holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter Tally Count has 14K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Smash Up Randomizer's written reviews are positive against 87% of Counter Tally Count's.

Smash Up Randomizer ships an update every 3 months, Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Up Randomizer | Counter Tally Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-up-randomizer/id1015176418/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baby Marsupial Creations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/698951670) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Up Randomizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-up-randomizer/id1015176418)

This app quickly generates game setups for Smash Up! It randomly selects factions for players, supports all expansions, and allows for custom faction creation. Save and load your favorite game configurations.

**Highlights:** Random faction selection, Expansion support, Save and load setups, Custom faction creation, 2-4 player support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Counter Tally Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844)

This digital tally counter app allows you to create and manage an unlimited number of counters. Customize each counter with unique names and colors, and adjust the increment/decrement step size. It offers optional sound feedback and detailed logging for each count.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters, Customizable counter names and colors, Adjustable step size, Audible count confirmation, Counter logging and CSV export, Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable counters
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Helpful for tracking daily activities
- 👍 Useful for various purposes (workouts, prayers, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 🐛 Lost data after updates
- 🐛 Slow performance and lag
- 🐛 Accidental deletion of counters
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Counters disappearing after updates
- Delayed response when switching between counters
- Issues with data migration after iOS updates
- Incorrect counting at high speeds

**Requested features**

- Ability to create folders or groups for counters
- Option to set a starting number for counters
- Sync data across devices
- Import/export data functionality
- Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Up Randomizer free?

Smash Up Randomizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Counter Tally Count free?

Counter Tally Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Up Randomizer or Counter Tally Count?

Counter Tally Count is rated higher. Smash Up Randomizer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Smash Up Randomizer or Counter Tally Count have ads?

Counter Tally Count shows ads; Smash Up Randomizer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Up Randomizer or Counter Tally Count?

Smash Up Randomizer ships an update every 3 months, and Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smash Up Randomizer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Counter Tally Count on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*