Comparison

Counter Timer vs Counter Tally Count

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Counter Timer

Features
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Features: - Counts units by tapping on a Plus button. - Subtracts units by tapping on a Minus button. - Keeps track of the time elapsed. - Text view for entry of relevant facts. - Saves a screen shot of the interface to the "Photos". app from where it can be printed or emailed -Audio alert when a predetermined number of units has been reached. -Time and date stamp. Useful for: -people counting at sporting, amusement or cultural events, -passenger counting at ferry and other transportation terminals, -data collection in research labs, -livestock counting, -seedling counting, -inventory counting, -traffic analysis, -pitch counting in baseball, -religious prayer counting, and many more applications.

About

Counter Tally Count

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
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Counter is a simple yet powerful tally counter for iPhone and iPad. Features: + Simple interface with unlimited counters + Rename each counter and choose a preset or custom color + Count up or down with a custom step size from -100 to 100 + Optional tick sound or spoken confirmation for each count + Lock counters to prevent accidental changes + Schedule reminders for selected days and times + View Today, 7-day, 30-day, weekly, and monthly statistics + Review a timestamped history and add or remove previous counts + Export individual counters or all counter data as CSV + Reorder counters manually or sort by name, creation date, update time, or color + Configure widgets to display multiple counters + Sync your counters across devices with iCloud Please send your suggestions and issues to feedback@mikrasya.com

Screenshots

Counter Timer1 screens
Counter Tally Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Counter Tally Count at Free against Counter Timer's $0.99. Counter Tally Count also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 38 months). Counter Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Counter Tally Count is free to download; Counter Timer costs $0.99 up front. Counter Tally Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Counter Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter Timer ships an update every 38 months, Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Counter Timer versus Counter Tally Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter TimerCounter Tally Count
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—14K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManfred BreedeTevfik Yucek

Bugs and requests

Counter Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Counter Tally Count

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Ability to add notes or comments to counters
  • Countdown timer feature
  • Customizable home screen widget

In-app purchases

None

Counter Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Counter Tally Count

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$12.99

Questions

Is Counter Timer free?
Counter Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter Tally Count free?
Counter Tally Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter Timer or Counter Tally Count have ads?
Counter Tally Count shows ads; Counter Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Counter Timer or Counter Tally Count?
Counter Timer ships an update every 38 months, and Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. Most recently, Counter Timer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Counter Tally Count on November 14, 2026.

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