Basic Counter Plus vs Countful
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Basic Counter Plus
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A standard counter, target counter and a daily counter with a history graph that resets every day :-)
Countful
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Countful is a simple tap counter featuring pleasant vibrations. With its sophisticated, intuitive design and diverse features, all counting tasks become easy and comfortable. โ Key Features โ Two Counting Modes * Target Mode: Set goals and display progress with beautiful visuals * Simple Mode: A simple mode that lets you focus purely on counting โ Smart and User-Friendly Counting Features * Large tap area for easy counting even while moving * Plus/minus buttons for flexible number adjustments * Quick reset with one tap * Save counts with names and notes * Review past counting history โ Comfortable User Experience * Smooth animations and visual effects * Tactile feedback through vibrations for reliable operation * Pleasant sound effects to confirm counts * Progress displayed in ring format in Target Mode, with celebration animations when goals are achieved โ Beautiful and Refined Design * Eye-friendly dark theme support * Large, easy-to-read number display * Responsive design optimized for all iPhone sizes * Complete offline functionality โ Perfect for Various Scenarios * Fitness: Count reps, sets, laps, steps, and more * Inventory management: Quick and accurate item counting * Event management: Managing participants and attendees * Habit building: Tracking continuity records and progress * Educational settings: Counting student responses and activity numbers * Research and surveys: Collecting quantitative data * Hobbies: Score management, collection records, achievement visualization * And more: For anything you want to count
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countful at none against Basic Counter Plus's 1. Basic Counter Plus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Basic Counter Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countful asks for nothing beyond the download.
Basic Counter Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Countful monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Counter Plus | Countful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ENSIGMASOFT PTY LTD | YOSHIKI OSHIMA |
In-app purchases
Basic Counter Plus
- Remove Adverts$3.99
Countful
No in-app purchases
Questions
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