Comparison

Counter 1 vs AI Note Taker .

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

AI Note Taker .

Record audio with a single tap and track your sessions with clear status indicators. Save recordings automatically, replay them, and transcribe them into text for easy sharing and reference. A free version offers limited features, while a premium subscription unlocks unlimited usage.

Highlights
  • One-tap audio recording
  • Real-time status indicators
  • Automatic saving with timestamped names
  • In-app playback
  • Speech-to-text transcription
  • Copy and share transcriptions
  • Folder organization
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Our app is a simple and efficient audio recording app that starts recording with just one tap. It displays a timer and clear status indicators such as “Ready,” “Recording,” and “Paused” to keep users informed during sessions. Each recording is automatically saved in the Library with a timestamped name, making organization effortless. Users can replay their recordings directly from the Library and transcribe them using the built-in speech-to-text module in the Transcribe section. Transcriptions can be viewed and copied in the Result tab for easy sharing or reference. The free version allows up to five recordings, three transcriptions, and one folder for organization. The Premium version unlocks unlimited recordings, unlimited transcriptions, and unlimited folder creation, offering full flexibility for professional use. Disclaimer: This application is an independent software product created for user convenience. It is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or officially connected to Fantom or any of its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, or related entities. Any references to third-party trademarks are used solely for descriptive purposes. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. This application is not sponsored, endorsed, or supported by any trademark owner. This app contains auto-renewable subscriptions. You can cancel your subscription at any time. 1 week $4.99 1 month $12.99 1 year $39.99 Lifetime $59.99 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1monRkr0fqf3q_9cUjHXNwmD6CZmkV9vChCYsCO5vAC4/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Counter 14 screens
AI Note Taker .4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AI Note Taker . at Free against Counter 1's $0.99. AI Note Taker . also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 29 months). Counter 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

AI Note Taker . is free to download; Counter 1 costs $0.99 up front. AI Note Taker . sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Counter 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter 1 ships an update every 29 months, AI Note Taker . every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Counter 1 versus AI Note Taker .: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter 1AI Note Taker .
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—1.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—1.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoberto PanettaAgnes Abiola

In-app purchases

None

Counter 1

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

AI Note Taker .

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Counter 1 free?
Counter 1 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AI Note Taker . free?
AI Note Taker . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter 1 or AI Note Taker . have ads?
Neither Counter 1 nor AI Note Taker . shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter 1 or AI Note Taker .?
Counter 1 ships an update every 29 months, and AI Note Taker . every 2 weeks. Most recently, Counter 1 was updated on October 29, 2026 and AI Note Taker . on October 30, 2026.

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