Comparison

IfFound vs CountStamp

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

Head to head
About

IfFound

Display a custom message on your phone's lock screen to help it get returned if lost. You can also use it to show any text, like quotes or personal notes, with various customization options.

Highlights
  • Custom 'If found' message
  • Display any text
  • Live widget preview
  • Save multiple configurations
  • Customize font and icon
  • Two widget layouts
Features
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Never lose your phone for good. IfFound lets you display a personal "If found" message directly on your lock screen, so anyone who finds it knows exactly how to return it. Or use it to show any text you want: a quote, something funny, or a personal touch. Features: - Create a custom "If found, please call/email..." message on your lock screen - Display any text you want - quotes, mantras, jokes, or anything personal - Live widget preview - see changes instantly - Save multiple widget configurations and switch between them with one tap - Customize font size, weight, line spacing, and icon - Two widget layouts: inline and rectangular lock screen widgets Why IfFound: - Simple setup, no account needed - Works when your phone is locked - visible to anyone who finds it - Lightweight and focused —-does one thing, does it well

About

CountStamp

Features
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CountStamp is a tally counter for recording timestamped totals when the history matters later. Create separate counters, tap large +/- controls in the app or supported widgets, review each change, and export a CSV when you need a handoff or report. Main features: - Multiple counters for separate totals - Large +/- controls for fast in-app counting - Optional limits for capacity or target counts - Timestamped history with time, change, total, and input source - Count Details for current value, peak, tap count, range, and recent activity - Home Screen widgets and Lock Screen controls for the selected count, with Pro +/- input from supported surfaces - CSV preview, file generation, and sharing, with export available with Pro - Local app storage, no account required, and no custom backend sync in this version Useful for: - Headcounts and attendance checks - Capacity or target tracking - Event, incident, and inventory logs - Manual totals that need a timestamped record Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IfFound4 screens
CountStamp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CountStamp at Free against IfFound's $0.99. CountStamp also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). IfFound's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

CountStamp is free to download; IfFound costs $0.99 up front. CountStamp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. IfFound asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IfFound ships an update every 8 months, CountStamp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IfFound versus CountStamp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIfFoundCountStamp
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdge DigitalRyota Yashima

In-app purchases

None

IfFound

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CountStamp

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is IfFound free?
IfFound costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CountStamp free?
CountStamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IfFound or CountStamp have ads?
Neither IfFound nor CountStamp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IfFound or CountStamp?
IfFound ships an update every 8 months, and CountStamp every 2 months. Most recently, IfFound was updated on November 11, 2026 and CountStamp on November 9, 2026.

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