# MultipleCounter vs Smart Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MultipleCounter at none against Smart Counter's 1. Smart Counter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MultipleCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Counter has 307 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of MultipleCounter's written reviews are positive against 83% of Smart Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MultipleCounter ships an update every 2 months, Smart Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultipleCounter | Smart Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplecounter/id1466085954/reviews) | **[4.7 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-counter-multi-tally/id1520524164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kazuya Fujita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358322690) | [L.droid Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520524166) |

## What reviewers say

### MultipleCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplecounter/id1466085954)

Easily track multiple counts simultaneously with this intuitive application. Name, adjust, and customize each counter with unique colors. Perfect for tallying various items or events in parallel.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous counting, Customizable counter names, Adjustable count values, Color customization for counters, Easy operation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-counter-multi-tally/id1520524164)

Easily track and monitor anything with an unlimited number of customizable counters. Organize your tallies into groups, visualize your progress with charts, and receive audio or haptic feedback. Perfect for habit tracking, inventory, or scorekeeping.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters and custom groups, Pie and bar charts for visual feedback, Customizable increments and limit alerts, Sound, vibration, and voice feedback, Dark and light themes, Offline use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Runs smoothly
- 👍 Great for tracking
- 👍 Customizable counters and groups
- 👍 Good value for pro features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when removing ads
- 🐛 App crashes with large counts
- 🐛 Limited number of free counters
- 🐛 Premium needed for more counters
- 🐛 No iCloud support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when tapping 'Remove Ads'
- App crashes with large counts (e.g., 6000)
- App freezes iPad
- App skips counts for odd numbers
- Sound/video playback stops when launching app

**Requested features**

- Make sound/video playback not stop when launching app
- Add iCloud support
- More color options
- Allow unlimited free counters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultipleCounter free?

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

### Is Smart Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MultipleCounter or Smart Counter?

Smart Counter is rated higher. MultipleCounter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Smart Counter averages 4.7 from 307 ratings.

### Do MultipleCounter or Smart Counter have ads?

Both MultipleCounter and Smart Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultipleCounter or Smart Counter?

MultipleCounter ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Counter weekly. Most recently, MultipleCounter was updated on September 18, 2026 and Smart Counter on September 9, 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.*