# 计数器 vs Release Practice

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 计数器 at 100% against Release Practice's 50%. 计数器 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Release Practice's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 计数器 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Release Practice sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

计数器 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 计数器's written reviews are positive against 50% of Release Practice's.

计数器 ships an update every 2 months, Release Practice every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 计数器 | Release Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1601180282/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/release-practice/id6754316888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方元 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/468596269) | [永乐 詹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809276072) |

## What reviewers say

### 计数器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1601180282)

This versatile tool functions as a smart assistant for life and work, offering countdowns, stopwatches, and normal clock modes. It allows for personalized experiences with custom backgrounds and fonts, event tracking with CSV export, and dynamic visual elements. Ideal for fitness, cooking, studying, or work management.

**Highlights:** Contactless counting, Countdown, stopwatch, clock modes, Event management with CSV export, Customizable background and fonts, Dynamic gradient backgrounds, Multiple sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 鼓励开发者 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 大力支持开发者 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 超级感谢 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 计数器会员服务 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Release Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/release-practice/id6754316888)

This app guides users through the Sedona Method for emotional release and freedom. It offers structured training, customizable features, and progress tracking to help overcome common practice challenges and achieve mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Guided release flow with customizable steps, Quick release for instant emotional processing, Manifest goals by releasing emotions, Freedom assessment across 10 dimensions, Customizable feeling library, Harvest journal for insights and breakthroughs, Progress tracking with achievement system

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| A Token of Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support a Coffee | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fuel an Update | $17.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor a Deep Dive | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |
| Major Boost for Development | $99.99 | one-time |
| Champion the Cause | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 计数器 free?

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

### Is Release Practice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 计数器 or Release Practice?

计数器 is rated higher. 计数器 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Release Practice averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do 计数器 or Release Practice have ads?

计数器 shows ads; Release Practice does not.

### Which is updated more often, 计数器 or Release Practice?

计数器 ships an update every 2 months, and Release Practice every 2 weeks. Most recently, 计数器 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Release Practice on October 24, 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.*