Comparison

FlinkCounter vs The Ultimate Counter

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Full-screen tap button
  • Apple Watch support
  • Offline functionality
  • No data storage
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

FlinkCounter3 screens
The Ultimate Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Ultimate Counter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. FlinkCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FlinkCounter versus The Ultimate Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlinkCounterThe Ultimate Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (14 ratings)4.8 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1421 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald LamerSun Apps, LLC

Customer experience

FlinkCounter

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

The Ultimate Counter

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

FlinkCounter

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

The Ultimate Counter

One-time5
  • 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

Questions

Is FlinkCounter free?
FlinkCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Ultimate Counter free?
The Ultimate Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlinkCounter or The Ultimate Counter?
The Ultimate Counter is rated higher. FlinkCounter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while The Ultimate Counter averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.
Do FlinkCounter or The Ultimate Counter have ads?
Neither FlinkCounter nor The Ultimate Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlinkCounter or The Ultimate Counter?
FlinkCounter ships an update every 5 months, and The Ultimate Counter every 2 months. Most recently, FlinkCounter was updated on November 4, 2026 and The Ultimate Counter on November 3, 2026.

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