Counter vs Math Simply
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Counter
This utility app allows you to easily count up or down with a simple tap. It features large, readable numbers, history tracking, and customizable sounds and vibrations for various uses like workouts or study sessions. All features are free, supported by advertisements.
- Tap to count up or down
- Large, easy-to-read numbers
- Count history saved
- Customizable count sounds
- Voice readout of count
- Adjustable number size
- Dark and light modes
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A simple tap counter. Tap the screen to count workout reps, correct answers, rehab exercises and more, with big numbers you can read from across the room. COUNT • Tap anywhere on the screen to count, with large, easy-to-read numbers • Switch between counting up and counting down with one button • Choose the value the counter resets to (for example, count down from 100 to 0) • Your count is kept even after you close the app HISTORY • Up to 300 entries saved with date and time • Tap any entry to go back to that value, so a mistaken tap is easy to undo SOUND, VOICE AND VIBRATION • 35 count sounds to choose from • Voice readout of the current number • Set multiple goal values; a different sound plays when you reach one (for example, 10 or 50 reps) • Adjust the volume inside the app • Sounds play even in silent mode • Vibration on or off DISPLAY • Adjust the number size with a slider • Dark and light modes • Animations on or off • Works in portrait and landscape GREAT FOR • Workout and sports reps • Rehab exercises • Pages or books read • Correct answers while studying • Counting people or items All features are free to use. The app shows ads. If you have any questions, please contact us through the support page.
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.
- Home screen widget calculator
- Unit converter (100+ units)
- Cache memory function
- User-friendly hints
- Global localization
- Personalization options
- One-time purchase for life
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Counter at Free against Math Simply's $1.99. Counter also leads on update cadence (every 8 days 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
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.
Counter ships an update every 8 days, Math Simply every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Counter | Math Simply |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ryo muranaka | 振捷 周 |
Customer experience
Counter
Math Simply
In-app purchases
Counter
No in-app purchases
Math Simply
No in-app purchases









