# Flash Cards + vs Tally Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flash Cards + at none against Tally Counter's 10. Flash Cards + also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (73% vs 59%). Tally Counter's advantage is ratings volume (273 vs 90). On price, rating, 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. Flash Cards + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Flash Cards + against 4.3 for Tally Counter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 273 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Flash Cards +'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Tally Counter's.

Flash Cards + ships an update every 5 days, Tally Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Cards + | Tally Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-plus/id1454664875/reviews) | **[4.3 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-clicker/id6450890091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **273** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 59.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brady Carey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454581575) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Cards +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-plus/id1454664875)

Create and manage digital flash card decks for efficient studying.  Record questions and answers by speaking to your phone, then share decks with friends to collaborate on learning.  Organize study materials conveniently on your device.

**Highlights:** Create and manage flash card decks, Record questions and answers via voice input, Share flash cards with friends, Organize study materials, Digital alternative to physical notecards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 💰 Free to use with minimal ads
- 🚀 Efficient for studying and memorization
- 🗣️ Good voice recognition for card creation
- ✅ No account required, simple setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Frequent and disruptive ads
- 🚫 No option to remove ads permanently
- ↔️ Limited deck sharing/export options
- ❓ Some users confused about learning mode
- 🔄 Cards only go in one direction

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing due to ads
- Ads interrupting playback
- Question not accepted on first entry
- Ads appearing too frequently, sometimes consecutively

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to move mail list items around
- Direct access to learning mode (questions only)
- Option to purchase an ad-free version
- Ability to move cards between decks


### 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 Flash Cards + free?

Flash Cards + 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, Flash Cards + or Tally Counter?

Tally Counter is rated higher. Flash Cards + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Tally Counter averages 4.3 from 273 ratings.

### Do Flash Cards + or Tally Counter have ads?

Neither Flash Cards + nor Tally Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Cards + or Tally Counter?

Flash Cards + ships an update every 5 days, and Tally Counter monthly. Most recently, Flash Cards + was updated on November 2, 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.*