# Counter≜ vs Counter Tally

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counter Tally at 100% against Counter≜'s 65%. Counter Tally also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Counter≜'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter Tally sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Counter≜ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Counter Tally holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter≜ has 2.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Counter≜'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Counter Tally's.

Counter≜ ships an update every 8 months, Counter Tally every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter≜ | Counter Tally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter/id1459852771/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-onecount/id6749829408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Vignesh Viswanathan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687983437) |

## 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 Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-onecount/id6749829408)

Effortlessly track anything with this powerful tally counter. Count up or down, customize your counters, and reset them with a single tap. Works offline and requires no sign-up.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters, Count up or down, Tap or swipe to update, Haptic feedback, One-tap reset, Customizable counters, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annually | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter≜ free?

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

### Is Counter Tally free?

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

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

Counter Tally is rated higher. Counter≜ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Counter Tally averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Counter≜ or Counter Tally have ads?

Both Counter≜ and Counter Tally show ads.

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

Counter≜ ships an update every 8 months, and Counter Tally every 13 months. Most recently, Counter≜ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Counter Tally on October 30, 2026.

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