Comparison

Hacker Note vs Multiple Counters

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

Head to head
About

Hacker Note

This note-taking app offers a unique "coolness" with a design inspired by hackers and sci-fi movies. Enjoy a futuristic feel with a transparent background option and customizable themes. It includes essential features like categorization, password protection, and cloud backup.

Highlights
  • High-performance and simple functionality
  • Transparent app background
  • Theme color customization
  • Category management
  • HTML and Markdown output
  • Password protection
  • Google Drive backup
Features
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Recommended for those who are tired of general Note Taking apps. Hacker Note is a simple Note Taking App that pursues "coolness". The design is based on the image of "hackers," "sci-fi movies". example "The Matrix". It is also equipped with a function that makes app background look transparent, so you can enjoy a sense of the near future while taking notes, which is different from ordinary memos. [Main functions] ・ High-performance and simple function ・ Background transparency function ・ Theme color change function ・ Category function ・Output function to HTML and markdown ・ Password setting ・ Backup to Google Drive ・Cool Japanese mode - For cool Japanese displays such as kanji. [Features to be expanded in the future] ・ A cooler color theme

About

Multiple Counters

Features
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Start counting right away, then customize the layout and appearance to suit you. Features • Create boards and freely arrange counters • Set count increments and decrements, starting values, names, and backgrounds • Customize board and counter backgrounds with photos or the camera • Undo and redo actions • Configure count sounds, volume, and haptic feedback • Duplicate and reorder boards, and restore recently deleted boards • View history, share data, and export CSV • Configure per-counter sound and vibration feedback Some features are available only with Pro. Data is stored only on your device; no account is required.

Screenshots

Hacker Note4 screens
Multiple Counters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Multiple Counters at Free against Hacker Note's $9.99. Multiple Counters also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Hacker Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On 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

Multiple Counters is free to download; Hacker Note costs $9.99 up front. Multiple Counters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hacker Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hacker Note ships an update fortnightly, Multiple Counters every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Hacker Note versus Multiple Counters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacker NoteMultiple Counters
Price$9.99Free — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuki okadaTsukutena

In-app purchases

None

Hacker Note

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiple Counters

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$6.99

Questions

Is Hacker Note free?
Hacker Note costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiple Counters free?
Multiple Counters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hacker Note or Multiple Counters have ads?
Neither Hacker Note nor Multiple Counters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hacker Note or Multiple Counters?
Hacker Note ships an update fortnightly, and Multiple Counters every 5 days. Most recently, Hacker Note was updated on October 10, 2026 and Multiple Counters on October 8, 2026.

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