# Counter Tally Count vs Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Hours Tracker at none against Counter Tally Count's shown. Hours Tracker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). Counter Tally Count's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 66%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter Tally Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Counter Tally Count against 4.7 for Hours Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 84K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Counter Tally Count's written reviews are positive against 66% of Hours Tracker's.

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, Hours Tracker weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Tally Count | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews)** | [4.7 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-calculator/id1468092377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **84K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 65.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 10 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [SCRL AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131060116) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 | $19.99 | 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


### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-calculator/id1468092377)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily log your work hours by entering start and end times. Calculate daily and weekly totals, including pay based on your hourly salary. Export your time sheets for record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Log start and end times, Deduct break times, Calculate daily and weekly work hours, Calculate total pay, Export time sheets (Excel/CSV), Set log reminders, Use local currency

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient to track hours
- 📊 Calculates pay based on hours
- 🆓 Free and ad-free app
- 🤖 Simple and straightforward to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Can't input multiple shifts in a day
- 🕰️ Doesn't account for breaks or overtime
- 🐛 Issues with data being overwritten or duplicated
- 🕰️ Can't customize work week start day

**Reported bugs**

- Hours from previous weeks being overwritten
- Inability to access future weeks
- Time input issues (e.g., can't set AM/PM times)

**Requested features**

- Add option to input break times
- Implement overtime pay calculation
- Allow customizable work week start day
- Add notes/comments for each day's entries
- Provide ability to set default pay rate


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter Tally Count free?

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

### Is Hours Tracker free?

Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Counter Tally Count or Hours Tracker?

Counter Tally Count is rated higher. Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.7 from 84K ratings.

### Do Counter Tally Count or Hours Tracker have ads?

Counter Tally Count shows ads; Hours Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Counter Tally Count or Hours Tracker?

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hours Tracker weekly. Most recently, Counter Tally Count was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hours Tracker on October 26, 2026.

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