# Simple Multiple Counter vs Smart Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Multiple Counter at none against Smart Counter's 1. Smart Counter's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (307 vs 30). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Multiple Counter 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 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Simple Multiple Counter's written reviews are positive against 83% of Smart Counter's.

Simple Multiple Counter ships an update every 4 days, Smart Counter weekly. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Multiple Counter | Smart Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-multiple-counter/id1506946553/reviews) | **[4.7 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-counter-multi-tally/id1520524164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shigeki Matsunaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490398291) | [L.droid Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520524166) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Multiple Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-multiple-counter/id1506946553)

Manage multiple counts efficiently with this flexible app. Easily add, tap to adjust, rename, and reorder counters. Visualize your progress with history charts and customize themes. Data is stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Create and manage multiple counters, Quick tap counting (+/-), Rename counters instantly, Reorder and swipe to delete, List, 2-column, or 3-column grid views, History charts by time interval, Large display mode, Theme options

**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 Simple Multiple Counter free?

Simple Multiple Counter 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, Simple Multiple Counter or Smart Counter?

Smart Counter is rated higher. Simple Multiple Counter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Smart Counter averages 4.7 from 307 ratings.

### Do Simple Multiple Counter or Smart Counter have ads?

Both Simple Multiple Counter and Smart Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Multiple Counter or Smart Counter?

Simple Multiple Counter ships an update every 4 days, and Smart Counter weekly. Most recently, Simple Multiple Counter was updated on September 9, 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.*