Comparison

Game Notebook vs Tally Counter

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

Head to head
About

Game Notebook

Easily track scores for any board game or card game. Customize player names, starting points, and increments. Maintain a history of past games and easily set up rematches.

Highlights
  • Customizable player names and colors
  • Adjustable starting and increment values
  • Drag-and-drop player rearrangement
  • Sort players by score
  • Game history and rematch functionality
  • Easy player deletion
Features
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Key features: - Press and hold to add/subtract many points. - Set custom starting values. - Set custom increment values. - Rearrange players with press and hold on the right side. - Sort by score - Easy deletion of players from detail view - Custom colors and names for each player - Maintain a history of games. - Copy a game to do a rematch. - Reset the scores in a game. Tested with: - Qwirkle - Scrabble - Taboo - Star Realms - Sushi Go - Pass The Pigs - Dutch Blitz - Scopa - Party Bridge - Take 5 - Land v Sea - Trails - Doomlings - And more… got a good game? Let me know!

About

Tally Counter

Easily track habits, scores, or quantities with a simple, distraction-free interface. This app allows for quick, single-tap counting with large, readable numbers and customizable counters. It's designed for everyday tasks, offering a clean and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Simple tally counter interface
  • Unlimited counter creation
  • Customizable counter names and colors
  • Custom increment values
  • Ad-free experience
  • Large, easy-to-read fonts
Features
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This is a simple tally counter app for fast, distraction-free counting. Do you need a quick way to count things without pen and paper? Are you tracking repetitions, habits, scores, or quantities? Looking for a clean counter app with no ads and large, readable numbers? Counter helps you count anything with a single tap. It’s designed to be minimal, clear, and easy to use for everyday counting tasks. THIS APP WILL HELP YOU: ● Count items, repetitions, people, or events quickly ● Track multiple things at the same time ● Stay focused with a clean, ad-free interface ● Read numbers easily thanks to large fonts FEATURES ● Very simple tally counter interface ● Create unlimited counters ● Set custom names for each counter ● Assign colours to organize counters visually ● Set custom increment values ● Choose different layouts ● No ads or distractions ● Large, easy-to-read fonts — — — What is this app used for? This app is used as a tally counter to track numbers, repetitions, scores, habits, or any quantity that needs quick counting. Can I create more than one counter? Yes. You can create as many counters as you like and manage them independently. Is this suitable for daily use and simple tracking? Yes. The app is designed for everyday counting tasks such as workouts, habits, events, classroom activities, or games. Does the app include ads? No. The app is completely ad-free to keep the experience focused and distraction-free. Can I customize how my counters look? Yes. You can set names, colours, layouts, and increment values for each counter. Is the Counter app free? The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available through in-app purchases. — — — If you enjoy the app, please leave a review on the App Store. Your feedback really helps. Questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you. Support Email: AppsForParents@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/appsforparentsprivacy/

Screenshots

Game Notebook4 screens
Tally Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Game Notebook at 100% against Tally Counter's 59%. Game Notebook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Tally Counter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (273 vs 7). On price, ads and device support 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. Tally Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Game Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Game Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally Counter has 273 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Game Notebook's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tally Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Notebook ships an update every 17 months, Tally Counter monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Game Notebook versus Tally Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame NotebookTally Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (273 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7273 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul RolfeNatalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska

Customer experience

Game Notebook

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tally Counter

All ratings273 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative37.3%

Bugs and requests

Game Notebook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tally Counter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App breaks or stops counting after reaching limit
  • Buttons positioned too close to screen edges causing accidental taps
  • Inconsistent free tier limits mentioned in reviews (10, 50, or 100 counts)
  • UI confusion regarding counter creation and management

Requested features

5 requests
  • Delete or remove old counters
  • Reorder counters beyond default arrangement
  • Higher button placement to avoid accidental taps
  • Ability to increment/decrement by values other than 1
  • More transparent pricing and trial information

In-app purchases

None

Game Notebook

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Tally Counter

Subscriptions9
  • 1 Week Premium Subscription7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Tally Counter Premium$5.997 Days
  • Tally Counter Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Tally Counter Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Tally Counter Premium$19.001 Year
  • 3 Months Premium Subscription$19.993 Months
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Game Notebook free?
Game Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tally Counter free?
Tally Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Game Notebook or Tally Counter?
Game Notebook is rated higher. Game Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tally Counter averages 4.3 from 273 ratings.
Do Game Notebook or Tally Counter have ads?
Neither Game Notebook nor Tally Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Notebook or Tally Counter?
Game Notebook ships an update every 17 months, and Tally Counter monthly. Most recently, Game Notebook was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tally Counter on November 3, 2026.

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