# Counter Tally Count vs CubeTime

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeTime at none against Counter Tally Count's 1. CubeTime also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Counter Tally Count's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 319). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Counter Tally Count against 4.7 for CubeTime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter Tally Count has 14K ratings behind it against 319, 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 92% of CubeTime's.

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, CubeTime every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Tally Count | CubeTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews)** | [4.7 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubetime/id1600392245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 319 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **92.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [B AND X SOFTWARE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600392397) |

## 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


### CubeTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubetime/id1600392245)

This advanced speedcubing utility app offers an official WCA scrambler for legal solves, including complex 4x4 and blind scrambles. It features refined session support with multiphase and competition simulation modes, alongside detailed performance graphs and integrated tools like an average calculator.

**Highlights:** Official WCA scrambler, Random state 4x4 scrambles, Blind scramble rotations, Multiphase timing, Competition simulation, Detailed performance graphs, Average calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing timer
- 👍 Clean and simple UI
- 👍 Lots of features
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Great statistics and data visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on certain devices
- 🐛 Issues with entering times manually
- 🐛 Problems with session management and switching
- 🐛 Scramble display issues for larger puzzles
- 💡 Lack of Bluetooth support for external timers

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when deleting solves in certain sessions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between events
- Issues with the average calculator function

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export solve data
- Horizontal mode and two-handed timer start/stop
- More customization options (color themes, etc.)
- Improved iPad support and layout
- Algorithm trainer or practice tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter Tally Count free?

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

### Is CubeTime free?

CubeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Counter Tally Count or CubeTime?

Counter Tally Count is rated higher. Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while CubeTime averages 4.7 from 319 ratings.

### Do Counter Tally Count or CubeTime have ads?

Counter Tally Count shows ads; CubeTime does not.

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

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, and CubeTime every 9 days. Most recently, Counter Tally Count was updated on October 22, 2026 and CubeTime on October 22, 2026.

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