Comparison

Tallymander vs CounterMate

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

Head to head
About

Tallymander

This app is a versatile list-based counting tool that allows for real-time calculations and data analysis. Customize counters, track progress with visual meters, and even use motion controls for quick tallying. Export data in various formats or share setups with other users.

Highlights
  • Grouped, list-based counting
  • Customizable counters
  • Real-time calculations
  • Statistical analysis
  • Progress meters
  • Motion feedback for tallying
  • Export and sharing options
Features
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Tallymander is the original, list-based counting tool for iPhone. From surveys to inventories to complicated scoring systems, Tallymander is the best way to keep track of numbers on the go. Complex equations are recalculated instantly as you count! Features: - Grouped, list-based counting - Customization options for each Counter - Calculations and statistical measures for real-time data analysis - Export and sharing options Why Tallymander? Tallymander stores your counts in easy to navigate lists. Scroll up or down to reach the tally you want to edit. Tap on the right side of an entry to increase the count. Tap on the left of an entry to decrease the count. Tallymander entries are fully customizable. Differentiate your counts by renaming, changing the counter color, even assigning a symbol. Counts can be manually set to a specific number, allowing Tallymander to take over from an existing pen-and-paper list. Turn on progress meters to quickly illustrate the status of your counts. The increment and reset value of each count can also be customized, allowing you to easily score any game. Need to count but don't want to fumble with a touchscreen? No problem there, either. Counters can be set to add or subtract with a firm flick of the wrist. Tallymander will display a motion feedback bar and even vibrate your device to confirm a tally has been recorded. Sometimes you need to answer questions about the data you've collected. Tallymander has you covered there, too. Calculators allow you to build chains of math operations based on tallies across all of your groups. The result of a Calculator is updated any time one of its input values changes. You can even use the result of one Calculator as input for another. The result is a powerful way to quickly sum a group of entries, sort out percentages, even build complicated scoring models. Data is most powerful when you can share it. Tallymander allows you to email a simple, text-based report summarizing the status of any Workspace. For deeper data needs, Tallymander can export a CSV file containing all the data being tracked by a Workspace. Finally, you can share your Tallymander setup with other users: send your customized Counters and Calculators to any other Tallymander user. With Tallymander data sharing, you can create a scoreboard with intricate computations and customized increments and share it with everyone playing your game. Tallymander data sharing lets you set up even a lengthy survey and distribute it instantly to your data collectors. After a ten year hiatus, Tallymander is back in the App Store. Version 3.0 has been rebuilt from scratch with the newest technologies. Almost all of the new features in this app are the result of customer feedback. My sincerest thanks to all Tallymander customers. Keep sending your ideas and requests to mail@danilocampos.com! Terms of Use: https://tallymander.app/terms.html

About

CounterMate

Features
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CounterMate is more than a tally counter: count anything, set goals and track your progress with stats, timers and home screen widgets. Count dhikr, track workout reps, keep your place in knitting rows, keep score in games and run inventory counts, all in one app. Start counting in seconds, without an account or internet connection. TASBIH AND DHIKR COUNTER Use CounterMate as a digital tasbih. Create a separate counter for each dhikr, set a target (33, 99, 100 or your own) and pick up right where you left off. Optional sound and haptic feedback on every tap. REP COUNTER FOR WORKOUTS Count push-ups, sit-ups, sets and laps with a single tap. Keep a counter for each exercise, set a daily goal and see your progress in stats. KNITTING AND CROCHET ROW COUNTER Never lose your place in a pattern again. Keep a row counter for each project, or use sub-counters to track rows and stitches side by side. SCORE KEEPER Keep score for board games, card games, ping pong, darts or any match. Give each player a counter and see who is ahead at a glance. DAY COUNTER AND STREAKS Set a counter to increase automatically every day and let your day counter run on its own. Track your current and longest streak, and stay motivated with goals. INVENTORY AND PEOPLE COUNTER Smart sub-counters roll up into a parent counter, automatically updating the total whenever a sub-counter changes. Use them for inventory counts, stock checks, production tracking and counting attendees at events. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Check your counters' progress right from your home screen with widgets. See today's count and how close you are to your goal at a glance. One widget is free; Premium unlocks unlimited widgets. TIMERS AND FOCUS TOOLS Stopwatch, countdown timer, elapsed time and Pomodoro timer are built in. Manage your counts and your time in one place. AUTOMATIONS Automatically reset, increase or decrease counters daily, weekly or on your own schedule. Perfect for daily dhikr goals, habit tracking and recurring counts. ORGANIZE YOUR COUNTERS Create unlimited counters and organize them with groups and tags for work, fitness, hobbies and prayer. Archive what you don't need and find the rest in seconds. STATS AND HISTORY Your count history is saved, and Premium unlocks your full history with no limits. Review your streaks, most-used counters and progress on the statistics screen. SMART REMINDERS Get reminders for your goals and daily routines to help you stay consistent. MAKE IT YOURS Custom colors, icons and step values, dark and light themes, sound and haptics. Available in 22 languages. PREMIUM CounterMate is free. Premium adds an ad-free experience, unlimited widgets, unlimited count history, advanced statistics (yearly activity heatmap, records, goal forecasts), CSV import and export for your counters, CSV and PDF history reports, and 6 extra app colors. Whether you need a simple tally counter, a click counter, a tasbih, a day counter or a score keeper, CounterMate is free and ready to go. Questions or ideas? support@allroundmate.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.allroundmate.com/countermate/policy

Screenshots

Tallymander4 screens
CounterMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tallymander at none against CounterMate's 3. Tallymander also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.3 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. CounterMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tallymander asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tallymander ships an update every 6 weeks, CounterMate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tallymander versus CounterMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallymanderCounterMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.3 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanilo CamposAYSE DEMIREL DENIZ

Bugs and requests

Tallymander

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes all the time after iOS 6 update
  • Loses tallies after updates
  • Crashes before doing anything meaningful
  • POS crashed and rebooted phone, lost data
  • Progress bar only shows up when shake is turned on
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  • Getting kicked out of the app when saving an edit

Requested features

18 requests
  • Adjustable shake sensitivity
  • Ability to adjust increment/decrement by set numbers
  • Retina display home icon
  • Option to hide vote counts
  • Percentage feature for inventory
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  • Change counts from 1 to other numbers
  • Save feature for inventory
  • Multiple pages instead of one long list
  • Category-based organization
  • Option to not have vibrate confirmation for shake
  • Smaller tally buttons to fit more on screen
  • Sound change or vibration when countdown reaches zero
  • Reset countdown to starting number
  • Re-arrange order of categories
  • Order counters by project to hide inactive
  • Add 'White' as a color option
  • Ability to tally by '2's for basketball scores
  • Choice of increments

CounterMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tallymander

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CounterMate

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • CounterMate Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Tallymander free?
Tallymander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CounterMate free?
CounterMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tallymander or CounterMate have ads?
CounterMate shows ads; Tallymander does not.
Which is updated more often, Tallymander or CounterMate?
Tallymander ships an update every 6 weeks, and CounterMate every 3 months. Most recently, Tallymander was updated on October 31, 2026 and CounterMate on October 30, 2026.

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