Comparison

Counter vs Math Simply

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Counter

This utility app offers versatile counting functions, allowing users to count up or down with customizable sounds and history tracking. It supports various use cases, from fitness tracking to study sessions, with adjustable text size and display modes.

Highlights
  • Count up and down functionality
  • History recording (up to 300 records)
  • Customizable sounds (30+ types)
  • Achievement value alerts
  • Read count out loud
  • Adjustable text size and screen orientation
  • Dark/light mode switching
Features
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All functions below are free! Count up, count down function Switchable by one button. Counting up and down time can be recorded as history. (Up to 300 records) It is possible to go back to a previous point in time from the history. The sound when counting can be changed (more than 30 types). (more than 30 types) The achievement value can be set. →For example, if "5" is saved, a different sound will be played when the count reaches 5. The function to read the count out loud. The size of the text can be changed. The screen orientation can be switched. Possible to switch between dark and light modes. Volume can be adjusted. Counting can also be done in reverse. All functions are available for free. Various ways to use! Toilet use count Number of muscle training Number of books read Number of questions answered correctly etc. If you have any concerns, please contact us anytime.

About

Math Simply

This app offers a simple, ad-free calculator with a home screen widget for quick calculations. It also includes a comprehensive unit converter and extensive personalization options. Future updates are included with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Home screen widget calculator
  • Unit converter (100+ units)
  • Cache memory function
  • User-friendly hints
  • Global localization
  • Personalization options
  • One-time purchase for life
Features
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NO Advertising, Math Simply is an easy-to-use calculator with a minimalist design that allows users to place the calculator on the Home Screen of their iOS or macOS device to perform calculations directly without opening the app itself. The widget calculator has an almost identical calculation experience to the main APP. Version 2.0.0 introduces a brand-new unit converter feature, offering conversions for over 100 units across 10 categories, with more content to be added in future updates. It has the following features: 1. Easy-to-use interface – has the same design interface as the traditional calculator, simple and clear. 2. Has almost the same widget calculation experience as the main program (the widget calculator only lacks the cache memory function). 3. Adopts the cache memory function and provides four cache operation buttons, which is convenient for diversified calculations. 4. User-friendly hints – hints for “Previous Result”, “current operator” and operation status during calculations. 5. Global Localization – Math Simply not only supports 12 languages, but also provides globalization support, whether you are used to using “.” or “,” as a decimal point, or “,” or “‘” as a thousands separator, Math Simply adapts to your needs in real time. 6. Personalization – For display modes, button vibration, button shapes and colors, and even display fonts, Math Simply offers adjustments to provide a variety of personalized settings. 7. Unit Converter - Quick and intuitive unit conversions, with customizable precision control. 8. Future Upgrades – Math Simply is a one-time purchase and download for life, with access to all future upgrades (including more convenient calculation features). Math Simply currently supports all iPhone and iPad devices with iOS 17 installed. In addition, thanks to the characteristics of the M series chips, Mac with Apple Silicon chips can also install this app and use the Widget Calculator function. In the near future, Math Simply will also add more convenient features, aiming to help users calculate more conveniently. Thank you for your support!

Screenshots

Counter3 screens
Math Simply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Counter at Free against Math Simply's $1.99. Counter also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Math Simply's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Counter is free to download; Math Simply costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, Math Simply every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Counter versus Math Simply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterMath Simply
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryo muranaka振捷 周

Customer experience

Counter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Math Simply

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Counter

No in-app purchases

None

Math Simply

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Simply free?
Math Simply costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Counter or Math Simply have ads?
Counter shows ads; Math Simply does not.
Which is updated more often, Counter or Math Simply?
Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Math Simply every 2 months. Most recently, Counter was updated on June 11, 2026 and Math Simply on September 19, 2026.

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