# Counting vs Counter

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counting | Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-app/id1588754202/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-simple-tally/id1638375914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Veloudos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000253559) | [Jack Kroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638376186) |

## What reviewers say

### Counting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-app/id1588754202)

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.

**Highlights:** Manual increment/decrement/reset, Auto-counting in seconds, Save counts with details, Multiple counts on one screen, User-friendly UI

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Counts | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Counts | $2.99 | per month |


### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-simple-tally/id1638375914)

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.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters, Custom names and color themes, Flexible step sizes, Search and reorder functionality, On-device storage for privacy, Offline functionality, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customization+ | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counting free?

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

### Is Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Counting or Counter?

Counter is rated higher. Counting averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Counter averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Counting or Counter have ads?

Counting shows ads; Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Counting or Counter?

Counting ships an update every 2 months, and Counter every 4 months. Most recently, Counting was updated on November 3, 2026 and Counter on November 4, 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.*