# Hybrid Timer vs Live Counter

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.

Both are free to download. Hybrid Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Live Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hybrid Timer | Live Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-counter-headcount/id6758919383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 174 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takamitsu Kakita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142010153) | [Conner Tate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511248058) |

## What reviewers say

### Hybrid Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hybrid-timer/id1552404491)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hybrid timer - PRO Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Live Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-counter-headcount/id6758919383)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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