# Counting vs CellMonitor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counting at 100% against CellMonitor's 50%. Counting also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). CellMonitor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Counting is free to download; CellMonitor costs $0.99 up front. Counting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CellMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counting | CellMonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counting-app/id1588754202/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Veloudos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000253559) | [VOJTECH VOLPRECHT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884130685) |

## 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 |


### CellMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellmonitor/id6760365267)

Track cellular and WiFi data usage in real-time on your device. Monitor multiple SIM cards independently, view usage at a glance, and test network speeds. Export detailed reports and receive threshold alerts to avoid overage charges.

**Highlights:** Real-time data tracking, Dual-SIM and eSIM support, Smart usage dashboard, Integrated speed test, Exportable usage reports, Customizable threshold alerts, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counting free?

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

### Is CellMonitor free?

CellMonitor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Counting or CellMonitor have ads?

Counting shows ads; CellMonitor does not.

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

Counting ships an update every 2 months, and CellMonitor every 2 months. Most recently, Counting was updated on October 25, 2026 and CellMonitor on October 25, 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.*