Comparison

Tallymander vs Need List

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

Need List

Features
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Looking for an easy-to-use inventory app? NeedList lets you build your own structure — create categories, subcategories, items and invoices just the way you like!  Customize colors, priorities, and layouts to suit your needs. Plus, printing and organizing your lists has never been easier.

Screenshots

Tallymander4 screens
Need List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tallymander at 13.3 against Need List's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tallymander versus Need List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallymanderNeed List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanilo CamposEmanuel Luna

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

Need List

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tallymander

No in-app purchases

None

Need List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tallymander free?
Tallymander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Need List free?
Need List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tallymander or Need List have ads?
Neither Tallymander nor Need List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tallymander or Need List?
Tallymander ships an update every 6 weeks, and Need List every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tallymander was updated on October 31, 2026 and Need List on October 30, 2026.

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