# KNote vs Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Counter at none against KNote's 1. KNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

KNote ships an update every 10 days, Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KNote | Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-countdownandup/id1669979381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 25 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imperial Eagle DWC-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137957217) | [ryo muranaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606480078) |

## What reviewers say

### KNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knote/id1324773051)

Securely store and manage your notes with military-grade encryption. Create, organize, and share text notes, balance sheets, and money counters. Protect your sensitive information with advanced security features.

**Highlights:** AES 256-bit encryption, Text note creation, Balance sheet management, Money counter, Secure data storage, Note sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-countdownandup/id1669979381)

This utility app offers versatile counting functions, allowing users to count up or down with customizable sounds and history tracking. It supports various use cases, from fitness tracking to study sessions, with adjustable text size and display modes.

**Highlights:** Count up and down functionality, History recording (up to 300 records), Customizable sounds (30+ types), Achievement value alerts, Read count out loud, Adjustable text size and screen orientation, Dark/light mode switching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KNote free?

KNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Counter free?

Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do KNote or Counter have ads?

Counter shows ads; KNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, KNote or Counter?

KNote ships an update every 10 days, and Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, KNote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Counter on October 15, 2026.

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