# Counter Widget 27 vs Tally Counter°

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Widget 27 | Tally Counter° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-widget-27/id1522170621/reviews)** | [4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter/id6448210628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 211 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitaliy Alekseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387746362) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter Widget 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-widget-27/id1522170621)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Features | $0.99 | per month |
| PRO Features | $2.99 | per year |
| PRO Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Count down functionality
- Apple Watch app/complication
- CSV bug fix for invalid characters
- Option to reposition items in list
- Timestamp for each tally


### Tally Counter°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter/id6448210628)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tally Counter Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Tally Counter Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tally Counter Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Tally Counter Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tally Counter Pro (1 year) | $24.99 | per year |
| Tally Counter Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Tally Counter Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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