# Pips! vs Spin Counter Plus

The clearest difference is price: Pips! at Free against Spin Counter Plus's $2.99. Spin Counter Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pips! is free to download; Spin Counter Plus costs $2.99 up front. Pips! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spin Counter Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pips! ships an update every 25 months, Spin Counter Plus every 38 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pips! | Spin Counter Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pips/id1603871264/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 25 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603871266) | [Heng Jia Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532000635) |

## What reviewers say

### Pips!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pips/id1603871264)

Generate custom tone sequences for time synchronization, inspired by global broadcast signals. Control frequency, duration, and volume to create unique 'pips' for personal or professional use. Includes presets from international broadcasters.

**Highlights:** Build custom pip sequences, Control frequency, duration, and volume, Use built-in presets, Recreate historical time signals, Generate new tone combinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $4.99 | one-time |


### Spin Counter Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-counter-plus/id6443945937)

This utility tool accurately counts rotations using your device's magnetic sensor. It provides detailed data on orientation, speed, and total spins, with options to save or copy the information for further analysis. Ideal for tracking circular motion in sports or activities.

**Highlights:** 3D compass for orientation, Tap to start/stop recording, Save rotation data images, Copy data to clipboard, Display total rotations, Show rotation speed (sec/RPM)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pips! free?

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

### Is Spin Counter Plus free?

Spin Counter Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pips! or Spin Counter Plus have ads?

Neither Pips! nor Spin Counter Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pips! or Spin Counter Plus?

Pips! ships an update every 25 months, and Spin Counter Plus every 38 months. Most recently, Pips! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spin Counter Plus on November 3, 2026.

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