Hour Calc vs Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hour Calc
Converts time between hours:minutes and decimal hours formats. Features include easy input, minute validation, and autocompletion for readability. Supports iPhone and iPad with autosized tables.
- Hours:minutes to decimal hours conversion
- Decimal hours to hours:minutes conversion
- Easy number keypad input
- Minute input validation
- Autocompletion for readability
- Native iPad support
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A small utility that converts hours:minutes format to decimal hours (h.xx), also called industrial hours, and vice versa. Features: • Easy input with number keypad on iPhone and iPod Touch • Check for minute input and warning on more than 59min • Autocompletion if less than 10min are entered for better readability (5h 2min will show as 5:02) • Independent tables for both calculators • Possibility to delete single values in both tables for correction • Clear button for complete deletion of tables • Autosized tables on iPhone 5 showing 5 entries • Native iPad support • 100% add free Please give a good rating if you like the app to support further development. For any questions send a email.
Counter
This tool helps you track any number with customizable increments and progress targets. Syncs across devices, allows for detailed notes, and offers exportable reports. Personalize your counters with names, colors, and icons for a tailored experience.
- Customizable step intervals
- Progress tracking with target values
- Real-time iCloud synchronization
- Organized counting history with notes
- Data export to PDF reports
- Personalize counter names, colors, and icons
- Apple Watch integration with complications
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Count whatever you want, wherever you are. Whether you're tracking sports scores, managing inventory, counting reps at the gym, or just having fun, mfCounter is your perfect counting companion. Smart Counting - Count forward or backward with customizable step intervals - Set target values for progress tracking - Quick reset and undo functionality - Haptic feedback for eyes-free counting Multi-Device Sync - Real-time iCloud synchronization across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Start counting on your Apple Watch and instantly see results on your iPhone - Access your counts anywhere, anytime Data Management - Organized counting history with timestamps and notes - Add detailed notes to each counting session - Export your data as PDF reports - Direct table editing for manual value adjustments Apple Watch Integration - Dedicated Apple Watch app with intuitive interface - Watch face complications for at-a-glance counts - Tap to count, swipe to adjust - perfect for active use - Real-time sync with paired iPhone Customization - Personalize counter names, colors, and icons - Multiple counter sets for different activities - Custom step increments (count by 2s, 5s, 10s, etc.) - Choose from multiple themes and app icons Advanced Features - Shortcuts integration for automation - Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets - Live Activities for persistent tracking - VoiceOver accessibility support - Control Center integration for quick access Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Counter at Free against Hour Calc's $0.99. Counter also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Hour Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Counter is free to download; Hour Calc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Hour Calc ships an update every 3 months, Counter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hour Calc | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Guenter Freytag | Mario Fischer |
Customer experience
Hour Calc
Counter
In-app purchases
Hour Calc
No in-app purchases
Counter
No in-app purchases
