# Plan Timer vs Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Plan Timer at 5.0 against Counter's 3.7. Plan Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plan Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plan Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Plan Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Counter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plan Timer | Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plan-timer/id1579029971/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-countdownandup/id1669979381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 79 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Martell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506176980) | [ryo muranaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606480078) |

## What reviewers say

### Plan Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plan-timer/id1579029971)

This app helps users create customizable daily schedules with optional timers and notifications for tasks. It also offers therapeutic features like remote planning, token-based reward systems, and voice guidance for individuals or those assisting others.

**Highlights:** Customizable daily scheduling, Optional timers for tasks, Event and task notifications, Image bank for planning, Remote planning portal, Token-based reward system, Voice guidance

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |


### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-countdownandup/id1669979381)

This utility app allows you to easily count up or down with a simple tap. It features large, readable numbers, history tracking, and customizable sounds and vibrations for various uses like workouts or study sessions. All features are free, supported by advertisements.

**Highlights:** Tap to count up or down, Large, easy-to-read numbers, Count history saved, Customizable count sounds, Voice readout of count, Adjustable number size, Dark and light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plan Timer free?

Plan Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Counter free?

Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Plan Timer or Counter?

Plan Timer is rated higher. Plan Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Counter averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Plan Timer or Counter have ads?

Counter shows ads; Plan Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plan Timer or Counter?

Plan Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Counter every 9 days. Most recently, Plan Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Counter on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*