Counter vs Countly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Counter
Create and manage custom counters with ease. Track progress with daily counters and access them via widgets or watch complications. Synchronize your counters across all your Apple devices.
- Customizable counters
- Quick value editing
- iCloud synchronization
- Custom step and unit
- Daily progress tracking
- Widgets and watch complications
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Counter let you create customizable counters with quick access to edit their value easily. The counters are automatically synchronized between all your device using iCloud You can set a custom step, values up to 9 decimals, and a custom unit, even and emoji Daily counters let you track your progress on a counter Widgets are available (as well as complications for your watch!) You can request a new feature in app reviews Available on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac
Countly
This utility app offers a simple and efficient way to track various counts, from workout repetitions to daily habits. It features quick access via a menu bar on macOS, seamless syncing across iOS and macOS devices, and the ability to manage multiple independent counters with a minimalist design.
- Quick menu bar access (macOS)
- iOS & macOS iCloud sync
- Multiple independent counters
- Minimalist and lightweight design
- Keyboard shortcuts (macOS)
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Effortless Counting, Seamless Syncing! This simple and efficient counter app helps you track anything that needs counting—whether it’s workout reps, water intake, tasks, or daily habits. Key Features • Quick Menu Bar Access (macOS): Adjust your count with a single click from the menu bar—no need to open a separate window. • iOS & macOS Sync: Keep your counts up to date across all your devices with iCloud synchronization. • Multiple Counters: Track multiple counters independently, each with its own value. • Minimalist Design: Clean, lightweight, and easy to use—focused on what matters. • Keyboard Shortcuts (macOS): Adjust counts effortlessly without reaching for the mouse. Whether you’re at the office, in the gym, or on the go, this app is the perfect companion for tracking your numbers. Download now and take control of your counting! For support: ws.feedback@outlook.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dogs-shop-x7k.craft.me/8o2diU01PsquE1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countly at 50% against Counter's 25%. Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Counter costs $0.99 and Countly $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Counter ships an update every 3 months, Countly every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Counter | Countly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guillaume Claverie | 岩柯 李 |
Customer experience
Counter
Countly
In-app purchases
Counter
No in-app purchases
Countly
No in-app purchases
