Comparison

Hybrid Timer vs Live Counter

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

Head to head
About

Hybrid Timer

Features
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■Feature List ・A multi-stage alarm system. You can set alarm up to three times at a time. ・ You can play music (8 types) on a timer if you set your music in advance. ・Snooze function. ・It prevents automatic sleep when a timer is running. ・Since it runs in the background, a timer will run even if you press the home screen or the power button. (If a timer runs in the background, you will get push notifications) ・Display of pauses and overtime. ■Examples of usage scenarios [For Shops] ・Massage shops ・Cram schools [For Business Use] ・Meetings ・Seminars ・Presentation practice [For Personal Use] ・Study ・Cooking ・Workout ・Fitness ■Hybrid timer - PRO Version The following functions require payment of a fee (3.99 USD). Please use it for free first. If you think that it is necessary, please purchase it. ・3 alarm levels (Up to 2 levels are free). ・8 kinds of background music (Up to 2 kinds of music are free). ・Snooze function when the alarm ends. ・Play music in the background. [Restore data after changing device] If you buy it once, you can install the PRO version for free when you change your device. If you want to restore data, sign in to your device with the same Apple ID you used when you purchased the app, and launch the app. Tap your "Restore" under the purchase button.

About

Live Counter

This app allows real-time collaborative counting for events and venues. Multiple users can tap to increment or decrement a shared tally, with updates syncing instantly across devices. It supports offline use and customizable features for various tracking needs.

Highlights
  • Real-time shared counting
  • Tap to count up/down
  • Share via room code/QR
  • Offline local tally
  • Capacity limit alerts
  • Customizable themes and sounds
Features
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Headcount is a simple, real-time people counter for events, venues, and anywhere you need to track occupancy. Create a counter, share a code, and count together — every tap syncs instantly across devices. - Tap to count up or down with large, easy-to-hit buttons - Share counters with up to 10 people via room code or QR - See live counts update in real-time across all devices - Set capacity limits with a visual progress bar - Works offline as a local tally counter - Customize haptics, sounds, and light/dark theme Perfect for door staff, event organizers, classroom headcounts, warehouse inventory, or any time you need a shared tally.

Screenshots

Hybrid Timer3 screens
Live Counter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live Counter at none against Hybrid Timer's 1. Live Counter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Hybrid Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Hybrid Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Live Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hybrid Timer ships an update every 4 months, Live Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hybrid Timer versus Live Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHybrid TimerLive Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakamitsu KakitaConner Tate

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hybrid Timer

One-time1
  • Hybrid timer - PRO Version$3.99
None

Live Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hybrid Timer free?
Hybrid Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Counter free?
Live Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hybrid Timer or Live Counter have ads?
Neither Hybrid Timer nor Live Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hybrid Timer or Live Counter?
Hybrid Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Live Counter weekly. Most recently, Hybrid Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Live Counter on October 31, 2026.

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