Comparison

Counter vs BeeFocus

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

Head to head
About

Counter

Easily create and manage counters for anything you want to track. Monitor progress with custom goals, detailed statistics, and interactive home screen widgets. Export your change history as a CSV file.

Highlights
  • Create and manage custom counters
  • Set custom goals for each counter
  • Track progress with detailed graphs
  • Export history as CSV
  • Organize counters into categories
  • Interactive home screen widgets
  • Automate counters with shortcuts
Features
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With Counter, you can easily create and manage counters for anything you want to track and monitor. Whether it's tracking the progress of your book reading, your daily water intake, or a project, Counter makes it simple and intuitive. With a clean and user-friendly interface, you can quickly create new counters and set custom goals for each one. To change the count, press the plus button or enter a new value from the keyboard. You can then easily track your progress and view detailed graphs and statistics that show your progress over time. The history of changes can be exported as a CSV file. For a better overview, the counters can be divided into categories. Use interactive Widgets on your Home-Screen so your goals are always in sight. With the Shortcuts, counters can be automated. Whether you're looking to make positive changes in your daily habits or simply stay organized, Counter is the perfect app for you. Download Counter today and start making progress towards your goals! Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/progresstrackerios/privacy Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/progresstrackerios/terms

About

BeeFocus

Features
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Stay focused without losing track of what matters: BeeFocus combines a Pomodoro timer with your task list – for study, work and everyday life. How it works • Add a task – by text or voice, optionally split into subtasks by the AI assistant “Bee” • Start a focus session – 25-minute timer with breaks, also as a Live Activity and on Apple Watch • Block distractions – with focus mode and app blocking • See your progress – statistics, streaks and weekly goals Who is it for? Students, professionals and anyone who wants a clear plan for the day. Your data stays yours: iCloud sync, no ads, no account required. BeeFocus is free to use. BeeFocus Pro (monthly, yearly or one-time) unlocks AI planning, ambient sounds, advanced statistics and more. 7-day free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.torbenlehneke.de/apps/beefocus/nutzungsbedingungen.html

Screenshots

Counter4 screens
BeeFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

Counter and BeeFocus are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and BeeFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Counter versus BeeFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterBeeFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsTorben Lehneke

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Counter

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
One-time1
  • Counter Pro$7.99
3 purchases

BeeFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeeFocus free?
BeeFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter or BeeFocus have ads?
Neither Counter nor BeeFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter or BeeFocus?
Counter ships an update monthly, and BeeFocus monthly. Most recently, Counter was updated on November 4, 2026 and BeeFocus on November 5, 2026.

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