Polestar vs Count
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polestar
Manage your vehicle remotely, controlling climate, locks, and charging status. Access your owner's manual, book service, and stay updated on car software and news. Get support through live chat and FAQs.
- Remote climate control
- Door lock management
- Car location tracking
- Battery and charging status
- Software update notifications
- Owner's manual access
- Service booking
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Control your car Use the app to control in-car climate, door locks, locate your car, see battery and charging status, and keep track of software installations. Manage your car Get an in-depth overview of your car. Read the owner's manual, connect to your car, manage users and book service appointments. Stay up to date Get regular updates regarding your car and its software, or dive deeper into the world of Polestar through our news articles. Always supported Reach out to our support team, engage in live chats with our experts, and consult our FAQ section for assistance. Manage your experience View and manage your orders and Polestar ID, visit the car configurator and extras shop, and adjust app settings.
Count
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Make room for the moments that matter. Count helps you look forward to the good things and remember the days that stay with you. From a big adventure to dinner with friends, give every moment a place of its own. COUNT DOWN AND LOOK BACK See how many days remain until your next plan, or count the days since a favourite memory. Keep upcoming moments and memories together in one personal space. CHOOSE YOUR CALENDAR MOMENTS Connect Apple Calendar or Google Calendar and select the events you want to save. You decide which dates become moments in Count. MAKE IT PERSONAL Use your own photos, choose a style, and set reminders for the dates that matter. Add repeating birthdays and anniversaries, and see your plans in the calendar view. KEEP THE GOOD THINGS CLOSE Add Count widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen to keep your moments in view. START FREE Save up to five moments for free, with personal photos, standard widgets and reminders. You can use Count without creating an account. MORE MOMENTS WITH COUNT PLUS Unlock unlimited moments, extra fonts and card styles, collections, and multiple reminders. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or get Lifetime with one payment. Eligible new subscribers can try a subscription free for seven days. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Prices and trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Polestar and Count are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Polestar | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Polestar | James Storer |
Bugs and requests
Polestar
Reported bugs
4 issues- Location data issues
- Charging status not updating correctly
- Compatibility problems with new iOS versions
- Frequent errors and crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Remote trunk/frunk access
- Adjustable climate control settings
- Charging status notifications
- Apple Watch app
- Integrations with iOS features (widgets, Siri)
Count
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Polestar
No in-app purchases
Count
No in-app purchases
