Counter vs Open Pi
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/
Open Pi
Manage your Raspberry Pi devices remotely without cloud services. Monitor system health, control Docker, run commands, transfer files, and manage GPIO from a modern, privacy-focused interface.
- Real-time system monitoring
- SSH terminal access
- Docker container management
- GPIO control
- File manager
- Wake-on-LAN Helper
- Remote system actions
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Direct, local, and private Raspberry Pi management. Open Pi lets you monitor system health, manage Docker containers, and run SSH commands on your Raspberry Pi right from your phone. No cloud servers, accounts, or subscriptions. Built for homelabs, self-hosting, IoT projects, and software development. Key Features • System Health: Real-time CPU, RAM, storage, and temperature metrics • Docker Management: View, start, stop, and restart containers • Terminal: Secure SSH command-line access over local network or VPN • File Manager: Direct file uploads and downloads • GPIO Control: Monitor and toggle pins • Auto-Discovery: Detect devices automatically on local networks • System Actions: Wake-on-LAN helper, remote reboot, and alerts Privacy • Native SSH connection with no background agents • No accounts, tracking, or telemetry • Local-first architecture with zero subscriptions • All data stays on your local network
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Counter at none against Open Pi's 2. Open Pi's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Open Pi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Counter against 4.5 for Open Pi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open Pi has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, Open Pi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Counter | Open Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mario Fischer | Artem Svitelskyi |
Customer experience
Counter
Open Pi
In-app purchases
Counter
No in-app purchases
Open Pi
- Single (Lifetime)$5.99
- Family (Lifetime)$12.99
