# Counter Tally Count vs 21 Card Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Counter Tally Count at 4.8 against 21 Card Counter's 3.7. Counter Tally Count also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 3). 21 Card Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter Tally Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 21 Card Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Counter Tally Count holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter Tally Count has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Counter Tally Count's written reviews are positive against 100% of 21 Card Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, 21 Card Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Tally Count | 21 Card Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/21-card-counter/id1483176960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [Yeong Wu Heo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483176959) |

## 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 | $12.99 | 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


### 21 Card Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/21-card-counter/id1483176960)

This app helps users count cards for a 21 card game. By pressing buttons as cards appear, players can track a running total, with a higher positive count indicating a greater chance of winning. It serves as a reference tool for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Card counting for 21 games, Track running totals, Indicates player win probability, Reference tool for gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter Tally Count free?

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

### Is 21 Card Counter free?

21 Card Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Counter Tally Count or 21 Card Counter?

Counter Tally Count is rated higher. Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while 21 Card Counter averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Counter Tally Count or 21 Card Counter have ads?

Counter Tally Count shows ads; 21 Card Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Counter Tally Count or 21 Card Counter?

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, and 21 Card Counter fortnightly. Most recently, Counter Tally Count was updated on November 11, 2026 and 21 Card Counter on November 3, 2026.

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