Basic Counter Plus vs Hadlaka
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 :-)
Hadlaka
This app provides a peaceful countdown to candle lighting for Shabbat and Jewish holidays. It automatically calculates times based on your location and works worldwide, offering a distraction-free reminder for when Shabbat and Yom Tov begin.
- Live countdown to candle lighting
- Automatic location detection
- Worldwide functionality
- Shabbat and Yom Tov end times
- Weekly Torah portion display
- Hebrew and English support
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Hadlaka gives you a clear, peaceful countdown to candle lighting for Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Whether you're preparing for Shabbat dinner or traveling, the app automatically calculates the correct times based on your location. Features • Live countdown to candle lighting • Beautiful Shabbat candle screen during the 18-minute lighting window • Automatic location detection • Works worldwide • Shows when Shabbat and Yom Tov end • Displays the weekly Torah portion • Hebrew and English Designed to be simple, calm, and distraction-free — so you always know when Shabbat and Yom Tov begins. Perfect for: • families preparing for Shabbat • travelers in new cities • anyone who wants a clear reminder before candle lighting
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hadlaka at none against Basic Counter Plus's 1. Hadlaka also leads on ads (none vs shown). Basic Counter Plus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Basic Counter Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hadlaka asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Basic Counter Plus | Hadlaka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ENSIGMASOFT PTY LTD | JONATHAN MICHAEL DEUTSCH |
In-app purchases
Basic Counter Plus
- Remove Adverts$3.99
Hadlaka
No in-app purchases
Questions
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