Comparison

Counter 1 vs Step Two

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

Head to head
About

Counter 1

Features
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Counter allows to count a discrete number of elements using the help of your iPhone or iPad to avoid any error. Counter is a must when having the right result is mandatory and your fingers are not enough. EASY TO USE • To count element simply touch the +1 button at any occurrence • If a precise result is mandatory, you can set to have a confirmation request before adding +1 to the total • You can also subtracts elements • Counter adapts to the size and orientation of your devices from the smallest iPhone to the larger iPad • Reset to 0 at any time • Solves any kind of situation where you have to enumerate a total number of elements (physical of abstract) and you want to be sure the process will be error free. • Simply and effective FEATURES • Displays the totals in clear big size font • Optional minus button • Optional confirmation request of any add and subtract or reset operation • Optional audio feedback for any unit you add (so you are sure you accomplished the addition when you want to do it). • Keeps the value counted over relaunch until you decide to reset it. • Gives you confidence you didn’t make mistakes in counting any kind of discrete elements (specially when counting them exactly is mandatory). • MacOS equivalent application available in the Mac App Store ALL THE POWER OF iOS • Works both for any iPhone and any iPAD, any screen size • Optimized for the latest generation iOS devices

About

Step Two

This app provides a simple and intuitive way to manage your two-step verification codes. It offers a modern design and a Safari extension for quick and secure logins to your online accounts. Codes are automatically backed up and synced across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Intuitive two-step verification management
  • Modern and user-friendly design
  • Safari extension for fast logins
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Supports TOTP for any online account
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Step Two is a beautiful, modern two-step verification app. Its friendly and intuitive design makes two-step verification easy to use. It comes with a Safari extension so you can sign in to your accounts fast while keeping them more secure. And with iCloud, your two-step codes are automatically backed up and available on all your devices. Step Two works with any online account that uses time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for two-step verification, such as Google, Twitter, Amazon, and many more.

Screenshots

Counter 14 screens
Step Two4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Step Two at Free against Counter 1's $0.99. Step Two also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). Counter 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On ads and 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter 1 ships an update every 29 months, Step Two every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Counter 1 versus Step Two: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter 1Step Two
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (185 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—86.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—185 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoberto PanettaNeil Sardesai

Bugs and requests

Counter 1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Step Two

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Accounts disappearing from the app
  • Incompatibility with older Apple Watch models

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add passcode/Face ID/Touch ID security
  • Implement account folders/categories
  • Add widgets for iOS/macOS
  • Allow editing of account labels
  • Provide export/backup functionality
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  • Add support for more 2FA types (e.g., Steam Guard, Battle.net)

In-app purchases

None

Counter 1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Step Two

One-time1
  • Unlimited$9.99

Questions

Is Counter 1 free?
Counter 1 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Two free?
Step Two is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter 1 or Step Two have ads?
Neither Counter 1 nor Step Two shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter 1 or Step Two?
Counter 1 ships an update every 29 months, and Step Two every 2 months. Most recently, Counter 1 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Step Two on October 7, 2026.

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