Comparison

The iPop vs Count It Up Now

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The iPop

Features
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Ever get the feeling of a balloon escaping the grasp of your hand? This game will give you the opposite sense and make you feel satisfied with blowing up the balloons. A relaxing game in which kids can spend hours practicing while developing their reflexes. Classical balloon popping casual game made in the colors chosen to attract attention. Balloons speed up as you progress but try not to miss any of them. Relax and enjoy as the balloons fly by and do not let them get away.

About

Count It Up Now

Features
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How fast can you count? "Count It Up" is a highly addictive, minimalist puzzle game that tests your perception, focus, and speed. A grid full of colorful circles appears on your screen, but you only need to focus on one specific color at a time. Check the buttons at the bottom of the screen to see which color you need to count, and tap the button with the correct number before the time runs out! Features: โ€ข Fast-Paced Gameplay: You start with 20 seconds on the clock to find and count all three colors. As you survive more rounds, the timer decreases to keep you on your toes! โ€ข Zen Mode: Want to relax? Switch to Zen Mode on the home screen to turn off the timer completely and practice your counting skills without any pressure. โ€ข Clean & Minimalist Design: No distractions, just pure focus and satisfying haptic feedback. โ€ข Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide via Game Center. How many rounds can you survive? โ€ข 100% Free & No Ads: Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay. (If you love the game, you can support the development with an optional tip directly in the app!) Sharpen your mind and start counting!

Screenshots

The iPop3 screens
Count It Up Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The iPop at none against Count It Up Now's 1. The iPop also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). Count It Up Now's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Count It Up Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The iPop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The iPop ships an update every 11 months, Count It Up Now every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
The iPop versus Count It Up Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe iPopCount It Up Now
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafak YalcinkayaPeter Pannewitz

In-app purchases

None

The iPop

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Count It Up Now

One-time1
  • Support Tip$0.99

Questions

Is The iPop free?
The iPop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Count It Up Now free?
Count It Up Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The iPop or Count It Up Now have ads?
The iPop shows ads; Count It Up Now does not.
Which is updated more often, The iPop or Count It Up Now?
The iPop ships an update every 11 months, and Count It Up Now every 4 days. Most recently, The iPop was updated on October 27, 2026 and Count It Up Now on October 24, 2026.

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