Comparison

SimpleCount App vs Lyubishchev

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

Head to head
About

SimpleCount App

Features
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SimpleCount is a simple counter for iOS which allows you to eliminate your bulky physical counter. The counter has the option to provide vibration feedback to simulate the feeling of a physical counter. You can also share your counter's value to Messages. You can make notes straight from the SimpleCount app.

About

Lyubishchev

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Lyubishev is the protagonist of "A Strange Life". This former Russian entomologist and mathematician left to future generations not only academic wealth, but also the time recording method he persisted for 56 years. There is nothing clever about this method. What is amazing is that I have persisted in recording my life for 56 years. This app is named after "Lyubishev" and uses the same method of recording time. Different from other time management software on the market, this application focuses on "recording" and "statistics". This application has a simple layout and convenient operation. You can complete recording with one click, making it easier for you to stick to "recording time". The statistical function takes the form of a pie chart, allowing you to easily review past records and effectively analyze "where your time has gone." The application has only four pages: Time: Click on the villain to record what was done during the period from "last click" to "this click". Archive: This page can modify and edit the previous records. Click "Save" to archive all data on this page. Things: Edit all the things you want to record, such as "sleep" and "work". If you want to analyze the time spent in a certain field in more detail, for example, I like reading and I want to record the time spent reading each book, I will record the specific book titles on this page. Statistics: This page shows you the time you recorded in any time period in the form of a pie chart. User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SimpleCount App3 screens
Lyubishchev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SimpleCount App at Free against Lyubishchev's $0.99. SimpleCount App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Lyubishchev's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). On ads, 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

SimpleCount App is free to download; Lyubishchev costs $0.99 up front. Lyubishchev sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SimpleCount App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleCount App ships an update every 21 months, Lyubishchev every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SimpleCount App versus Lyubishchev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleCount AppLyubishchev
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXALTING LLC诺 李

In-app purchases

None

SimpleCount App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lyubishchev

Subscriptions2
  • Premium One Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium one year$4.991 Year

Questions

Is SimpleCount App free?
SimpleCount App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lyubishchev free?
Lyubishchev costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do SimpleCount App or Lyubishchev have ads?
Neither SimpleCount App nor Lyubishchev shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleCount App or Lyubishchev?
SimpleCount App ships an update every 21 months, and Lyubishchev every 2 weeks. Most recently, SimpleCount App was updated on October 7, 2026 and Lyubishchev on October 17, 2026.

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