Comparison

Counter vs What Day??

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

What Day??

Features
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Features: Check the day of the week for any date from 1800 to 2300. Easy and fun to use. Great for planning birthdays, events, and more. Download now and always know your days!

Screenshots

Counter4 screens
What Day??3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Counter at Free against What Day??'s $9.99. What Day??'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Counter is free to download; What Day?? costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, What Day?? every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Counter versus What Day??: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterWhat Day??
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMario FischerPieter Yoshua Natanael

In-app purchases

None

Counter

No in-app purchases

None

What Day??

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is What Day?? free?
What Day?? costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Counter or What Day?? have ads?
Neither Counter nor What Day?? shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter or What Day???
Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, and What Day?? every 5 weeks. Most recently, Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and What Day?? on October 25, 2026.

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