# Counter Tally Count vs Count Up

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Up at none against Counter Tally Count's 1. Count Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Counter Tally Count's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Count Up holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter Tally Count has 14K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, Count Up every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Tally Count | Count Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-up-counter/id6504198258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [Cameron Shemilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505322685) |

## 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


### Count Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-up-counter/id6504198258)

This app helps you easily create and manage digital tally boards for various purposes. Track habits, game scores, or inventory with a simple and efficient tool.

**Highlights:** Create and manage counters, Track daily habits, Keep score in games, Manage inventory, Simple and efficient interface

**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 Count Up free?

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

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

Count Up is rated higher. Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Count Up averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Counter Tally Count shows ads; Count Up does not.

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

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, and Count Up every 13 months. Most recently, Counter Tally Count was updated on November 5, 2026 and Count Up on October 30, 2026.

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