# Counter vs Tally Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counter at 67% against Tally Counter's 0%. Counter also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). Tally Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tally Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tally Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tally Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Counter ships an update every 5 months, Tally Counter every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter | Tally Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-digital-count-machine/id1509204073/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-count/id6749372274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUSAMP INFOTECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535920005) | [Ivan Kolchev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718874639) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Tally Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-count/id6749372274)

Easily track any count with a simple tap. Create multiple counters, set goals, and view your history. Perfect for workouts, habits, or any tallying need.

**Highlights:** Instant tap to count, Multiple counters, Goal setting, Custom starting values, Tapping history, One-tap reset, Minimalist design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter free?

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

### Is Tally Counter free?

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

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

Tally Counter is rated higher. Counter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Tally Counter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Counter or Tally Counter have ads?

Neither Counter nor Tally Counter shows ads.

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

Counter ships an update every 5 months, and Tally Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Counter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tally Counter on October 24, 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.*