# iJuggle vs Counter Tally Count

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iJuggle at none against Counter Tally Count's 1. iJuggle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Counter Tally Count's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 13) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for iJuggle against 4.8 for Counter Tally Count. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter Tally Count has 14K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 87% positive.

iJuggle ships an update every 3 months, Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iJuggle | Counter Tally Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ijuggle/id306936948/reviews)** | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 87.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nathanpeterson.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/306936951) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### iJuggle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ijuggle/id306936948)

This app generates and animates juggling patterns using siteswap notation. Explore various generation options and visualize synchronous, asynchronous, and multiplexing patterns with different juggling styles.

**Highlights:** Siteswap generator, Siteswap animator, Async/sync/passing notation, Multiplexing support, Ground/excited states, Composite patterns, Juggling style animation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for jugglers
- 💡 Excellent for learning tricks
- 👍 Useful for siteswap
- 💡 Generator is helpful
- 👍 Smooth animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Appears 32-bit only (iOS 11 issue)
- 🐛 Difficult to understand filters for beginners
- 🐛 Patterns hard to find/identify
- 🐛 Passing patterns don't work
- 🐛 1s are shown oddly

**Reported bugs**

- 32-bit only, not working on iOS 11
- Passing patterns don't work
- Keyboard doesn't work
- Generator feature crashes with iOS 4 update
- Slow-down button removed

**Requested features**

- Music option
- Color options
- More tricks
- Accept passing patterns (p-notation & 4 handed ssw's)
- Slower speed & adjustable time between throws


### Counter Tally Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844)

This digital tally counter app allows you to create and manage an unlimited number of counters. Customize each counter with unique names and colors, and adjust the increment/decrement step size. It offers optional sound feedback and detailed logging for each count.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters, Customizable counter names and colors, Adjustable step size, Audible count confirmation, Counter logging and CSV export, Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable counters
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Helpful for tracking daily activities
- 👍 Useful for various purposes (workouts, prayers, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 🐛 Lost data after updates
- 🐛 Slow performance and lag
- 🐛 Accidental deletion of counters
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Counters disappearing after updates
- Delayed response when switching between counters
- Issues with data migration after iOS updates
- Incorrect counting at high speeds

**Requested features**

- Ability to create folders or groups for counters
- Option to set a starting number for counters
- Sync data across devices
- Import/export data functionality
- Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iJuggle free?

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

### Is Counter Tally Count free?

Counter Tally Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iJuggle or Counter Tally Count?

iJuggle is rated higher. iJuggle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do iJuggle or Counter Tally Count have ads?

Counter Tally Count shows ads; iJuggle does not.

### Which is updated more often, iJuggle or Counter Tally Count?

iJuggle ships an update every 3 months, and Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. Most recently, iJuggle was updated on October 23, 2026 and Counter Tally Count on October 26, 2026.

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