# CounTik vs Counter

The clearest difference is ads: Counter at none against CounTik's shown. Counter also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). CounTik's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CounTik sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Counter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter has 47 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

CounTik ships an update every 3 weeks, Counter every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CounTik | Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countik-count-anything/id1502821930/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-digital-count-machine/id1509204073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [masayoshi onuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293979027) | [SUSAMP INFOTECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535920005) |

## What reviewers say

### CounTik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countik-count-anything/id1502821930)

A versatile counter app for managing various items, from inventory and stock to study time and game statistics. Organize multiple counters within custom categories, track counts with customizable options, and visualize results with pie charts. Easily share your counting data via email.

**Highlights:** Create and manage multiple counters within categories, Supports count up and count down functionality, Customizable names, colors, and sorting for counters, Displays total values and percentages in pie charts, Sound and vibration feedback for counting, Export counting results via email, Screen capture and sharing of charts and lists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to hide fullscreen ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to hide banner ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 CounTik free?

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

### Is Counter free?

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

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

Counter is rated higher. CounTik averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Counter averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do CounTik or Counter have ads?

CounTik shows ads; Counter does not.

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

CounTik ships an update every 3 weeks, and Counter every 5 months. Most recently, CounTik was updated on October 16, 2026 and Counter on October 16, 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.*