Counting vs Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Counting
This utility app provides a simple and user-friendly interface for manual counting. It features increment, decrement, and reset buttons, and can also auto-count at set intervals. Counts are saved with details like name, date, and time.
- Manual increment/decrement/reset
- Auto-counting in seconds
- Save counts with details
- Multiple counts on one screen
- User-friendly UI
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Counting App is the easiest to use user friendly UI counter app to count things. Simply tap the plus (+) button to increase your count to help you count things with the clicker counter. Tap the negative (-) button to reduce your count for your clicker counter. Tap the reset (x) button to reset your count back to zero to start a new option to clicker counter. * Simple easy to use counter to count things with clicker counter * Awesome UI * + Increment, - Subtraction buttons * Reset back to zero * Count will get saved until reset * Also three counts on one screen * Auto counts in seconds * Saved and display counts with count, name, date and time for all of your clicker counter If you need a simple to use user friendly app to perform counts then this is the app for you. Please download now and start your counting! Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stevevsoftware.com/privacypolicy/
Counter
Easily track any item or habit with an unlimited number of customizable counters. This minimal tally app offers quick use, organization through custom names and themes, and flexible step sizes. It prioritizes privacy with on-device storage and works offline without requiring an account.
- Unlimited counters
- Custom names and color themes
- Flexible step sizes
- Search and reorder functionality
- On-device storage for privacy
- Offline functionality
- Ad-free experience
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Counter is the simplest way to track anything without distractions or errors. Create unlimited counters for habits, reps, inventory, wins, and more. Start counting in seconds and customize however you want. Search, reorder, and reset or delete easily. Features • Unlimited counters for anything: habits, reps, inventory, scores, and more • Fast, minimal counter and tally app built for quick use • Custom names and color themes to keep everything organized • Flexible step sizes for any counting task • Search to find counters instantly • Drag and reorder your list • Swipe to reset or delete counters • On-device storage for privacy • Works offline, no account required • Ad-free experience • Light and dark mode support Whether you are tracking workouts, packing lists, daily streaks, or inventory, Counter keeps you focused on what matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Counter at 5.0 against Counting's 4.3. Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Counting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 20 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Counting ships an update every 2 months, Counter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Counting | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Veloudos | Jack Kroll |
Customer experience
Counting
Counter
In-app purchases
Counting
- Weekly Premium Counts3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly Premium Counts7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Counter
- Customization+$0.99








