Comparison

M3Marker vs Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

M3Marker

Features
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The M3Marker is the App for operating the M3Marker machine. M3Marker is the app for designing the marking patterns for the battery operated hand held cordless dot peen marking machine You can design the alpha numeric text or DXF logos or datamatrix and QR code barcodes for marking on metal or plastic components. The machine has built in WiFi hotspot . The phone or tablet connects to this WiFi hotspot and then the app connects to the machine. Once connected the app reads the design saved in the machine and user can change and transfer the designs to the machine.

About

Counter

This utility app offers versatile counting functions, allowing users to count up or down with customizable sounds and history tracking. It supports various use cases, from fitness tracking to study sessions, with adjustable text size and display modes.

Highlights
  • Count up and down functionality
  • History recording (up to 300 records)
  • Customizable sounds (30+ types)
  • Achievement value alerts
  • Read count out loud
  • Adjustable text size and screen orientation
  • Dark/light mode switching
Features
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All functions below are free! Count up, count down function Switchable by one button. Counting up and down time can be recorded as history. (Up to 300 records) It is possible to go back to a previous point in time from the history. The sound when counting can be changed (more than 30 types). (more than 30 types) The achievement value can be set. →For example, if "5" is saved, a different sound will be played when the count reaches 5. The function to read the count out loud. The size of the text can be changed. The screen orientation can be switched. Possible to switch between dark and light modes. Volume can be adjusted. Counting can also be done in reverse. All functions are available for free. Various ways to use! Toilet use count Number of muscle training Number of books read Number of questions answered correctly etc. If you have any concerns, please contact us anytime.

Screenshots

M3Marker4 screens
Counter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: M3Marker at none against Counter's shown. Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M3Marker ships an update every 4 months, Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
M3Marker versus Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM3MarkerCounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaushik Kaleryo muranaka

In-app purchases

None

M3Marker

No in-app purchases

None

Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M3Marker free?
M3Marker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do M3Marker or Counter have ads?
Counter shows ads; M3Marker does not.
Which is updated more often, M3Marker or Counter?
M3Marker ships an update every 4 months, and Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, M3Marker was updated on September 18, 2026 and Counter on June 11, 2026.

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