Comparison

Counter Widget 27 vs Tally Counter°

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

Head to head
About

Counter Widget 27

Easily track any number with a customizable widget and app. Update counts with a single tap, set automatic resets, and integrate with other systems. Personalize your counters with colors, fonts, and images.

Highlights
  • Widget and app for tally counting
  • Customizable increment/decrement step size
  • Automatic counter reset via timer
  • History log of calculations
  • iOS lock screen widget support
  • Customizable colors, fonts, and backgrounds
  • Supports multiple counters
Features
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Tally counter widget and app to count numbers of any kind. Count: The water you drink, Push-ups, Cups of coffee, Steps ..... ∞ • One click on plus or minus button in the widget to update the value. • Automatic change and reset of counter values using a timer. • Shortcut application supported. Use it to work with Siri or Apple Watch. • Use HTTP requests to integrate with third-party habit systems. • View a history log of all the calculations you make. • Use iOS lock screen widgets to count. • Change color, fonts, layout for each counter. • Use images as the background of the widget. • Rename each counter however you want. • Supports several counters. • iOS light and dark mode support. • Select the step size for your count +1, -21, 3.141592, or any number you need! _____________________________________ The following information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy link https://vitalek.app/widgetweb/privacyPolicy.html and Terms of Use link https://vitalek.app/widgetweb/termsOfUse.html • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Tally Counter°

Easily track and count anything with customizable counters. Set goals, view statistics, and sync across devices. Widgets provide quick access from your home screen.

Highlights
  • Customizable counters
  • Goal setting
  • Counter statistics
  • Cross-device sync
  • Home screen widgets
  • Control Center widgets
Features
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Welcome to Tally Counter, where counting and tracking things has never been easier. Create customizable counters that help you set goals, and add colorful personality for each to stand out. Tally Counter helps you stay motivated with insightful counter statistics and easy-to-understand charts, that break down your counting over time. With the convenience of our widget, you can keep an eye on tallies from your home screen, and also seamlessly sync counters between your devices. Key features: • Create customizable counters • Clean and colorful design • Set goals for each counter • Sync counters between devices • Counter Statistics & Tally History • Home Screen Widgets • Control Center Widgets Download our Tally Counter app and start counting with style and precision today. View our Privacy & Terms at: https://michaeltigas.notion.site/Tally-Counter-Privacy-Terms-df17080c41974a0090a139e95f2ed67c

Screenshots

Counter Widget 274 screens
Tally Counter°4 screens

Verdict

The call

Counter Widget 27 and Tally Counter° both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Counter Widget 27's written reviews are positive against 42% of Tally Counter°'s. Counter Widget 27 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Tally Counter°'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Counter Widget 27 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tally Counter° sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Counter Widget 27 against 4.5 for Tally Counter°. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 211 and 297 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Counter Widget 27's written reviews are positive against 42% of Tally Counter°'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter Widget 27 ships an update every 2 months, Tally Counter° every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Counter Widget 27 versus Tally Counter°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter Widget 27Tally Counter°
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (211 ratings) — better4.5 (297 ratings)
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings211297 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitaliy AlekseevMichael Tigas

Customer experience

Counter Widget 27

All ratings211 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.2%

Tally Counter°

All ratings276 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative52.6%

User reviews

Counter Widget 27

From 211 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient widget functionality
  • 💡 Customizable counter increments/decrements
  • 🎨 Customizable colors
  • 📱 Lock screen widget support

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for customization
  • 🐛 Widget can be buggy
  • 🤔 Widget sometimes expands app
  • 🔒 Lock screen widget requires unlock for some actions
  • 🎨 UI could be improved

Tally Counter°

From 297 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and effective for tracking numbers
  • 👍 Easy to use for work and fun
  • 👍 Works as designed
  • 👍 Simple, functional, and efficient
  • 👍 Great for tallying games

Room to improve

  • 💸 Widget locked behind paywall
  • 💸 Free trial reveals limitations
  • 💸 Expensive subscription for basic features
  • 💸 Limited to 1 free counter
  • 💸 Counters keep resetting

Bugs and requests

Counter Widget 27

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • In-app purchases fail
  • Reset counter setting doesn't work
  • Widget stopped working after update
  • Widget shows 0 on home screen, but correct number in app
  • Widget doesn't work for HTTP requests
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  • Widget can be buggy, slightly expands app
  • CSV export bug with invalid characters

Requested features

10 requests
  • Count down functionality
  • Apple Watch app/complication
  • CSV bug fix for invalid characters
  • Option to reposition items in list
  • Timestamp for each tally
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  • History functionality (separate counters, comparisons by day/week/month/year)
  • New app logos
  • Custom sound for button presses
  • Ability to choose which counter appears in widget
  • Full-screen '+' button

Tally Counter°

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Counters keep resetting
  • Negative adjustments counted as separate data points
  • App stopped working
  • Subscription doesn't allow login across multiple devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow use of more than 1 counter without subscription
  • Fix counters from resetting
  • Allow cross-device login with subscription
  • Improve data handling for negative adjustments
  • Enable offline functionality without internet access
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  • Offer more features for free
  • Reduce subscription cost

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Counter Widget 27

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Features3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PRO Features3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version$3.99
7 purchases

Tally Counter°

Subscriptions5
  • Tally Counter Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Tally Counter Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tally Counter Pro (1 month)$5.991 Month
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  • Tally Counter Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Tally Counter Pro (1 year)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tally Counter Pro - Lifetime$39.99
  • Tally Counter Pro - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Counter Widget 27 free?
Counter Widget 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tally Counter° free?
Tally Counter° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Counter Widget 27 or Tally Counter°?
Counter Widget 27 is rated higher. Counter Widget 27 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Tally Counter° averages 4.5 from 297 ratings.
Do Counter Widget 27 or Tally Counter° have ads?
Neither Counter Widget 27 nor Tally Counter° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter Widget 27 or Tally Counter°?
Counter Widget 27 ships an update every 2 months, and Tally Counter° every 2 weeks. Most recently, Counter Widget 27 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Tally Counter° on November 12, 2026.

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