# Counter vs RoomStack

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoomStack at every 2 weeks against Counter's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RoomStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Counter ships an update every 2 months, RoomStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter | RoomStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-count-and-sum/id1512670972/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mario Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/866086599) | [Christopher Mancliere](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791416861) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-count-and-sum/id1512670972)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| LifeTime | $3.99 | one-time |


### RoomStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roomstack-home-inventory/id6791416859)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RoomStack Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter free?

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

### Is RoomStack free?

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

### Do Counter or RoomStack have ads?

Neither Counter nor RoomStack shows ads.

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

Counter ships an update every 2 months, and RoomStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Counter was updated on November 11, 2026 and RoomStack on November 10, 2026.

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