Counter vs The Counter++
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Counter
This tool helps you track any number with customizable increments and progress targets. Syncs across devices, allows for detailed notes, and offers exportable reports. Personalize your counters with names, colors, and icons for a tailored experience.
- Customizable step intervals
- Progress tracking with target values
- Real-time iCloud synchronization
- Organized counting history with notes
- Data export to PDF reports
- Personalize counter names, colors, and icons
- Apple Watch integration with complications
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Count whatever you want, wherever you are. Whether you're tracking sports scores, managing inventory, counting reps at the gym, or just having fun, mfCounter is your perfect counting companion. Smart Counting - Count forward or backward with customizable step intervals - Set target values for progress tracking - Quick reset and undo functionality - Haptic feedback for eyes-free counting Multi-Device Sync - Real-time iCloud synchronization across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Start counting on your Apple Watch and instantly see results on your iPhone - Access your counts anywhere, anytime Data Management - Organized counting history with timestamps and notes - Add detailed notes to each counting session - Export your data as PDF reports - Direct table editing for manual value adjustments Apple Watch Integration - Dedicated Apple Watch app with intuitive interface - Watch face complications for at-a-glance counts - Tap to count, swipe to adjust - perfect for active use - Real-time sync with paired iPhone Customization - Personalize counter names, colors, and icons - Multiple counter sets for different activities - Custom step increments (count by 2s, 5s, 10s, etc.) - Choose from multiple themes and app icons Advanced Features - Shortcuts integration for automation - Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets - Live Activities for persistent tracking - VoiceOver accessibility support - Control Center integration for quick access Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
The Counter++
A versatile counter application that synchronizes data across all Apple devices via iCloud. It offers widget and shortcut support for quick updates and automations, along with detailed statistical information.
- iCloud synchronization across devices
- Widget and Standby support
- Shortcut integration for automations
- Statistical information display
- Support for all Apple platforms
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The Counter++ is a simple, but powerful counter app. The app is available everywhere, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS macOS, tvOS and visionOS. All data are synched via iCloud. Features: - Widget and Standby Support: You can update the count by taping the widget. - Shortcut Support: The app provides several primitive operations, and you can make a shortcut and automation for yourself. - Statistical information - All Platforms Support: The app is available on all of your devices. - iCloud Sync: Your counts are synchronized across all devices, effortlessly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Counter at 4.5 against The Counter++'s 3.0. Counter also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). The Counter++'s advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, The Counter++ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Counter | The Counter++ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mario Fischer | Junnosuke Matsumoto |
Customer experience
Counter
The Counter++
In-app purchases
Counter
No in-app purchases
The Counter++
No in-app purchases
