# Counter vs N

The clearest difference is rating: N at 5.0 against Counter's 3.7. N also leads on ads (none vs shown). Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. N sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

N holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter | N |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-countdownandup/id1669979381/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-counter/id6639586730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ryo muranaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606480078) | [Roland Groome](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763139478) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-countdownandup/id1669979381)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### N

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-counter/id6639586730)

Create and organize multiple counters with customizable buttons and colors. Track events with time and location data, and view them on a map. Offers a free trial before a one-time license purchase.

**Highlights:** Multiple counters, Organize into sets, Customizable buttons, Event recording, Location tracking, Map view of events

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-time license fee | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter free?

Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is N free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Counter or N?

N is rated higher. Counter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while N averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Counter or N have ads?

Counter shows ads; N does not.

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