# Game Notebook vs Tally Counter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Notebook | Tally Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-notebook/id1296672712/reviews)** | [4.3 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-clicker/id6450890091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **273** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 59.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Rolfe](https://appshunter.io/developer/625973395) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-notebook/id1296672712)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tally Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-clicker/id6450890091)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Tally Counter Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Tally Counter Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Tally Counter Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Tally Counter Premium | $19.00 | per year |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Clean, customizable design with multiple layout options
- ⚡ Fast performance with rapid tapping capability
- 🏷️ Multiple counter support with custom naming
- 🔊 Audio feedback for button presses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model ($10-40 for premium features)
- 🔐 Limited free version (only counts to 10)
- 📱 Requires payment for multiple counters
- ⚠️ Misleading 'no ads' claim with paywall instead
- 🚫 Aggressive premium prompts after free limit

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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