FlinkCounter vs The Ultimate Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlinkCounter
This simple utility app allows for easy counting with a full-screen button interface, eliminating the need to precisely hit small increment buttons. It's designed for quick, one-handed use and is also optimized for Apple Watch. The app prioritizes user privacy with no data storage or internet connection required.
- Full-screen tap button
- Apple Watch support
- Offline functionality
- No data storage
- No ads or in-app purchases
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Counting as easy as 1-2-3. With this simple counting app you don't have to look on your device to make sure you hit a small +1 button, because in FlinkCounter the whole screen is the button. Perfect also on the Apple Watch. • Supports Apple Watch complications Playing Golf? Check out my "FlinkGolf - Scorecard" app which offers a counter for every hole. Less is More: - NO in-app purchases - NO ads - NO storing of any private data - NO internet connection needed (100% offline) - NO accounts/logins Works on iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple Watch.
The Ultimate Counter
Easily tally up or count down to any event with customizable backgrounds and notifications. Track progress towards goals with visual confetti celebrations. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.
- Customizable countdowns to events
- Tally tracking with goal celebrations
- Beautiful and clear design
- Syncs across Apple devices via iCloud
- Apple Watch and Mac app support
- Split View, Slide Over, and keyboard shortcuts for iPad
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Ultimate Counter from Sun Apps is the easiest and most beautiful way to tally or countdown to anything. COUNTDOWNS With Countdowns, you can count how long it is until a certain event, such as your birthday. You can also count how many days it's been since an event, such as starting a diet. You can also set a custom background for each Countdown for a more beautiful look. You will also get a notification when the Countdown is finished! TALLY With Tallies, you can create unlimited tallies to count up to or down to a goal. When you hit this goal, you will see confetti on the screen! You can easily add or subtract any of your Tallies from the main tab, as well as see their current total. DESIGN I took great care when designing this app. It follows iOS guidelines but stands out in it own special and unique way. With a focus on clarity and ease of use, it's designed to get out of your way when you're using the app, and to look nice when you're not. It's also designed to adapt to the iPad, with support for Split View, Slide Over, keyboard shortcuts, and cursor adaptation. FREE Ultimate Counter is completely and 100% free. There are no premium features, subscriptions, or even ads! You may see that the App Store lists "In-App Purchases," but that is only because I have a Tip Jar for those who love the app and want to give back. APPLE WATCH AND MAC APPS Quickly access a Tally, right from your wrist, for quick counting in the moment. Ultimate Counter also has an app on the Mac App Store with all the same great features of the iOS version. SYNCING All of your Tallies and Countdowns sync across all of your devices, including the Mac app over iCloud. (iCloud must be enabled for this to work)* *Image backgrounds do not yet sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Ultimate Counter at 4.8 against FlinkCounter's 3.7. The Ultimate Counter also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). FlinkCounter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. The Ultimate Counter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. FlinkCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Ultimate Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of FlinkCounter's written reviews are positive against 79% of The Ultimate Counter's.
FlinkCounter ships an update every 5 months, The Ultimate Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlinkCounter | The Ultimate Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (14 ratings) | 4.8 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harald Lamer | Sun Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
FlinkCounter
The Ultimate Counter
In-app purchases
FlinkCounter
No in-app purchases
The Ultimate Counter
- Tip Jar - $0.99$0.99
- Tip Jar - $1.99$1.99
- Tip Jar - $2.99$2.99
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- Tip Jar - $3.99$3.99
- Tip Jar - $4.99$4.99
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