# Counter Tally Count vs Random Alarms

The clearest difference is ads: Random Alarms at none against Counter Tally Count's shown. Random Alarms also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Counter Tally Count's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter Tally Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Random Alarms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Random Alarms 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Counter Tally Count's written reviews are positive against 100% of Random Alarms's.

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, Random Alarms every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Tally Count | Random Alarms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-alarms/id6743171365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [Wuhan Jingyao Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704107947) |

## 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


### Random Alarms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-alarms/id6743171365)

Receive occasional reminders without being tied to a specific time. This utility app provides flexible notifications for when you need them, offering a less rigid approach to staying on track.

**Highlights:** Time-independent reminders, Occasional notification prompts, Flexible scheduling, User-controlled notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Audio Upload | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter Tally Count free?

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

### Is Random Alarms free?

Random Alarms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Counter Tally Count or Random Alarms?

Random Alarms is rated higher. Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Random Alarms averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Counter Tally Count or Random Alarms have ads?

Counter Tally Count shows ads; Random Alarms does not.

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

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, and Random Alarms every 6 weeks. Most recently, Counter Tally Count was updated on October 29, 2026 and Random Alarms on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*