Comparison

Counter vs SpeakCount

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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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.

About

SpeakCount

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SpeakCount is a minimalist focus and countdown app, dedicated to helping you boost productivity and master your time. • Template System: 8 built-in presets (Pomodoro, Meditation, Meeting, etc.) for instant countdown creation • Voice Reminders: Customizable voice alerts with offline TTS, no internet required • Focus Statistics: Auto-track every session with visual weekly charts and time breakdowns • Smart Validation: Instant feedback when reminder times exceed countdown duration • Dark Mode & Zen Mode: Immersive experience with solid-color breathing interaction ——— TEMPLATES — Zero Setup, Instant Focus 8 built-in presets for common scenarios: Pomodoro, meditation, meeting countdowns, power naps, exam prep, and more. Create a countdown in one tap with pre-filled duration and reminders — no manual configuration needed. Recently used templates are smartly tracked for quick reuse. VOICE REMINDERS — Your Personal Timer Set multiple precise voice reminders for each countdown, supporting both "before end" and "after start" modes. Built-in offline TTS engine supports Chinese and English voice alerts — works perfectly without internet. Smart validation provides instant visual feedback when reminder times exceed your countdown duration. FOCUS STATISTICS — Data-Driven Growth Every countdown session is automatically recorded with precise focus time (pause time excluded). View today's, this week's, and this month's total at a glance. Bar charts visualize your weekly focus trends, while pie charts reveal usage patterns across morning/afternoon/evening/night — discover your peak productivity hours. Usage ranking shows your most-used countdowns with frequency data. COUNTDOWN MANAGEMENT — Fully Customizable Create, edit, and delete countdowns with flexible duration and unlimited reminder settings. List mode enables quick bulk deletion of countdowns you no longer need. IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE — Stay in the Zone Full system Dark Mode support for comfortable use in low-light environments. Unique Zen Mode with solid-color breathing interaction helps you ignore the passing time and enter flow state quickly. Whether for work, study, or meditation, SpeakCount is your indispensable productivity companion. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Counter4 screens
SpeakCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Counter at none against SpeakCount's 4. Counter also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. SpeakCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, SpeakCount monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Counter versus SpeakCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterSpeakCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryo muranaka慧蓉 佘

In-app purchases

None

Counter

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SpeakCount

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Membership3 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Annual Membership14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99

Questions

Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeakCount free?
SpeakCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter or SpeakCount have ads?
Both Counter and SpeakCount show ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter or SpeakCount?
Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and SpeakCount monthly. Most recently, Counter was updated on October 25, 2026 and SpeakCount on October 15, 2026.

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