Comparison

Counter vs StableWire

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

Head to head
About

Counter

This utility app offers a visually appealing and abstract interface for tracking numerical counts. Users can easily increment or decrement values using a keyboard, support decimal inputs, and review past count records.

Highlights
  • Neumorphism design
  • Keyboard input
  • Decimal support
  • Count history
  • Abstract interface
Features
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Counter uses an avant-garde neumorphic design that makes every button irresistible to tap. Each screen in the app takes a different design approach, keeping the app visually varied and interesting while staying easy to use. Create as many counters as you need — for habits, scores, goals, or anything else you're tallying. Tap to count up, or enter an exact number, including decimals, straight from the keyboard. Every change is saved to a full history, so you can always see what happened and when. Sort your counters by name or last modified, and the screen stays awake while you count. Your counters sync across devices via iCloud, and a Home Screen widget keeps your favorite counter one glance away. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StableWire

Features
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Stablewire is a utility app that allows you to communicate with your vendor and keep an accurate ledger of all of your transactions

Screenshots

Counter3 screens
StableWire3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StableWire at none against Counter's 2. StableWire also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. StableWire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Counter versus StableWire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterStableWire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金珂 杜Hybrid Ventures & Development

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Counter

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited$6.99
None

StableWire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StableWire free?
StableWire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Counter or StableWire have ads?
Neither Counter nor StableWire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter or StableWire?
Counter ships an update fortnightly, and StableWire fortnightly. Most recently, Counter was updated on October 15, 2026 and StableWire on September 24, 2026.

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