Comparison

Tally Counter vs SecondLoop

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

Head to head
About

Tally Counter

This utility app allows users to create multiple countup and countdown tallies. Customize each counter with background colors and images. It can also read the current count aloud.

Highlights
  • Multiple counters
  • Customizable background colors
  • Customizable background images
  • Read aloud count
  • Countup and countdown functionality
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The simple tally counter app for countup & countdown. Features: Multiple counts are possible. The background color of each counter. Read aloud the count. Your favorite image to background image. * Pro version Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. * How to manage a subscription on your device 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap your name. 3. Tap Subscriptions. 4. Tap the subscription you want to manage. * Terms of Use | Privacy Policy https://systems0.com/app/tos.html

About

SecondLoop

Features
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Loop your focus, second by second. SecondLoop is a minimal interval timer that counts only in seconds — no minutes, ever. Set your phases (prepare → work → rest), build presets, and let the loop drive your rhythm. Features: - Seconds-only display for precise control - Auto-cycling through prepare / work / rest phases - Save up to 10 custom presets - Crystal-clear sound alerts via waveform synthesis - Dark & Light mode - Works offline with cloud sync Perfect for study sprints, cooking, presentation practice, meditation, breathing exercises, HIIT, and more. Simple as: how many seconds on, how many seconds off. That's it.

Screenshots

Tally Counter3 screens
SecondLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SecondLoop at none against Tally Counter's 3. SecondLoop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Tally Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tally Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SecondLoop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally Counter ships an update every 2 months, SecondLoop every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tally Counter versus SecondLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTally CounterSecondLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisuke SuzukiTetsuya Takaoka

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tally Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • 応援パック$19.99
None

SecondLoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tally Counter free?
Tally Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SecondLoop free?
SecondLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tally Counter or SecondLoop have ads?
Tally Counter shows ads; SecondLoop does not.
Which is updated more often, Tally Counter or SecondLoop?
Tally Counter ships an update every 2 months, and SecondLoop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tally Counter was updated on October 16, 2026 and SecondLoop on October 16, 2026.

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