Comparison

Counter 1 vs CieSign

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

CieSign

This app allows you to apply an advanced electronic signature (FEA) to documents using your Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE). It guides you through the simple process of signing documents electronically for both public administration services and private use.

Highlights
  • Advanced electronic signature (FEA)
  • Use with Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE)
  • Guided document signing process
  • Add graphical signature
  • Verify signatures
  • Share signed documents
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CieSign è l’app sviluppata dal Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano per apporre la firma elettronica avanzata (FEA) sui documenti con la Carta d’Identità Elettronica (CIE). L’art. 61 del DPCM del 22 febbraio 2013 consente l’utilizzo della CIE come strumento di firma elettronica avanzata per i servizi e le attività della pubblica amministrazione. La CIE inoltre, ampiamente utilizzata come metodo di identificazione forte per l’autenticazione ai servizi della pubblica amministrazione, soddisfa pienamente i requisiti minimi stabiliti per la FEA e può essere utilizzata anche come strumento di firma elettronica tra privati nei limiti di legge. Al primo avvio dell’App registra la tua CIE inserendo il PIN e avvicinando la carta al dispositivo in uso. Da questo momento, una procedura guidata ti consentirà di firmare agevolmente i tuoi documenti elettronici ogni volta che vorrai: -SELEZIONA il documento e la tipologia di firma da apporre -INSERISCI le ultime 4 cifre del PIN (o attiva la modalità di riconoscimento biometrico eventualmente prescelta) della tua CIE -ACCOSTA la CIE al tuo dispositivo -CONDIVIDI il documento firmato via mail, app di messaggistica, cloud Potrai inoltre inserire la tua firma grafica e verificare la firma apposta sui documenti. Ricorda: la prima parte del PIN ti viene consegnata dal Comune in occasione della richiesta di rilascio della CIE, la seconda è recapitata insieme alla Carta. Dichiarazione di accessibilità: https://form.agid.gov.it/view/2eb989f0-88cd-11f0-beb7-df733bfc235a

Screenshots

Counter 14 screens
CieSign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CieSign at Free against Counter 1's $0.99. CieSign also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CieSign is free to download; Counter 1 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter 1 ships an update every 29 months, CieSign every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Counter 1 versus CieSign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter 1CieSign
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews—35.8% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoberto PanettaIstituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Spa

In-app purchases

None

Counter 1

No in-app purchases

None

CieSign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Counter 1 free?
Counter 1 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CieSign free?
CieSign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Counter 1 or CieSign have ads?
Neither Counter 1 nor CieSign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter 1 or CieSign?
Counter 1 ships an update every 29 months, and CieSign every 2 months. Most recently, Counter 1 was updated on October 18, 2026 and CieSign on October 15, 2026.

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