# Counter≜ vs Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Counter≜ at none against Counter's 4. Counter≜ also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 47). Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Counter≜ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Counter≜ against 4.7 for Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter≜ has 2.5K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Counter≜'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Counter's.

Counter≜ ships an update every 8 months, Counter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter≜ | Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter/id1459852771/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-digital-count-machine/id1509204073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [SUSAMP INFOTECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535920005) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter≜

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter/id1459852771)

Easily track anything with this user-friendly counting app. It offers customizable sound and vibration feedback, with spoken updates at set intervals. Save, share, and resume your counts seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Save counted records, Share saved records, Vibrates every count, Sound notification on click, Speaks every 25 counts, Count up and down, Resume count after closing app, Cross-device counting (phone/watch)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for counting various tasks
- 👍 Works well on watch
- 👍 Vibrates when counting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when exceeding 9,999
- 🔧 No option to customize buttons
- 💰 Ads present in free version
- 🔧 Cannot turn off haptic feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard covers save button on small screens
- Counter resets when app is minimized on watch
- Buttons not accessible in horizontal iPad mode

**Requested features**

- Add option to count with volume buttons
- Implement 10,000+ counting
- Allow multiple counters and naming of counters
- Add confirmation prompt before clearing counter


### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-digital-count-machine/id1509204073)

This app allows you to create and manage multiple digital counters with custom names, colors, and categories. It offers features like full-screen mode, sound feedback for each count, and detailed statistics to help you track various activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple customizable counters, Custom names, colors, and categories, Full-screen counting mode, Sound feedback for each count, Detailed statistics and history, Light and dark theme modes, Set minimum/maximum value limits

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Counter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter≜ free?

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

### Is Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Counter≜ or Counter?

Counter is rated higher. Counter≜ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Counter averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do Counter≜ or Counter have ads?

Counter≜ shows ads; Counter does not.

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

Counter≜ ships an update every 8 months, and Counter every 5 months. Most recently, Counter≜ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Counter on August 23, 2026.

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