Base PRO vs Count Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Base PRO
This app simplifies base conversions from Base 2 to Base 20 with precision and clarity. It offers interactive visual explanations of number systems, making it ideal for students and educators learning computer science and digital computation.
- Base conversions (2-20)
- Precision and clarity
- Visual Flow Function
- Interactive learning
- Full-screen mode
- Adjustable sizing
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Master base conversions effortlessly and deepen your understanding of computer science. Simplify complex calculations with this comprehensive base calculator — from Base 2 to Base 20 — designed for precision, clarity, and speed. Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone exploring the logic of number systems or digital computation. As an educator, I’ve used Base PRO on a large screen to demonstrate base concepts interactively. Students immediately grasped how each system connects, accelerating their comprehension of mathematical and computational relationships. Perfect for classrooms and study sessions alike, Base PRO supports full-screen mode and adjustable sizing in macOS , and a unique Flow Function that visually explains the logic behind base conversions — making learning both intuitive and engaging.
Count Up
This app helps you easily create and manage digital tally boards for various purposes. Track habits, game scores, or inventory with a simple and efficient tool.
- Create and manage counters
- Track daily habits
- Keep score in games
- Manage inventory
- Simple and efficient interface
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Easily create and manage counters and tallies with our Count Up. Whether you're tracking daily habits, keeping score in games, or managing inventory, Count Up makes it simple and efficient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Count Up at free against Base PRO's paid. Base PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Base PRO ships an update every 4 months, Count Up every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Base PRO | Count Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nic Kolbe | Cameron Shemilt |
Customer experience
Base PRO
Count Up
In-app purchases
Base PRO
No in-app purchases
Count Up
No in-app purchases
