Comparison

Counter Tally Count vs BoardClock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Counter Tally Count

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
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Counter is a simple yet powerful tally counter for iPhone and iPad. Features: + Simple interface + Unlimited counters + Rename each counter as you want + Assign different colors to each counter + Optional audible confirmation (tic sound or speech of each number!) + Select the step size for your count (-100 to 100) + Lock specific counter for preventing accidental change + View the log for each counter (exact time of each count) & export as CSV file + Export all counter data at once + Reorder counters manually + Reorder counters by name, date created, last update time or by color + Widget support + Add remove previous tally counts Please send your suggestions and issues to feedback@mikrasya.com

About

BoardClock

Features
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Keep every board-game night moving with BoardClock. BoardClock combines a 2–8 player turn timer, interactive turn-order tools, player profiles, team play, and match history in one free, ad-free app. ◆ Made for tabletop games Use it for chess, Go, shogi, gomoku, Rummikub, Splendor, Scrabble, Othello, backgammon, Catan, and more. Choose from 25 researched presets or create your own. ◆ Two timing systems • Fischer: add bonus time whenever a player ends their turn. • Byoyomi: after main time runs out, play continues through a set number of timed periods. • Built-in visual guides make both systems easy to understand. ◆ Everything you need around the table • Decide turn order with individual dice rolls, a ladder game, or shuffle. • See the active player, the next player, and team badges at a glance. • Optional turn sounds, five-second countdown melody, and haptics. • Majority-approved revival after a timeout. • Undo, pause, reset, and confirmation prompts help prevent mistakes. ◆ Profiles, teams, and stats Save regular players, run two-to-four-team games, and track wins, streaks, average turn time, and best teammates. ◆ Private match history Winners, play time, and turn counts are saved to your private iCloud database. They can return after reinstalling the app or moving to a new device, and the developer cannot access them. BoardClock supports English and Korean, with an in-app language selector.

Screenshots

Counter Tally Count4 screens
BoardClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BoardClock at none against Counter Tally Count's shown. BoardClock also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Counter Tally Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BoardClock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, BoardClock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Counter Tally Count versus BoardClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter Tally CountBoardClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTevfik YucekWonyoung Heo

Bugs and requests

Counter Tally Count

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Counters disappearing after updates
  • Delayed response when switching between counters
  • Issues with data migration after iOS updates
  • Incorrect counting at high speeds

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Ability to add notes or comments to counters
  • Countdown timer feature
  • Customizable home screen widget

BoardClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Counter Tally Count

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
3 purchases

BoardClock

One-time3
  • An espresso$0.49
  • An Americano$1.99
  • A latte$2.99

Questions

Is Counter Tally Count free?
Counter Tally Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoardClock free?
BoardClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter Tally Count or BoardClock have ads?
Counter Tally Count shows ads; BoardClock does not.
Which is updated more often, Counter Tally Count or BoardClock?
Counter Tally Count ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoardClock every 3 days. Most recently, Counter Tally Count was updated on October 16, 2026 and BoardClock on October 6, 2026.

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