# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Counter Tally Count

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch and Counter Tally Count both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Counter Tally Count's written reviews are positive against 66% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (41K vs 14K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Counter Tally Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch against 4.8 for Counter Tally Count. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 87% of Counter Tally Count's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Counter Tally Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers and stopwatches, Multi-step interval timers, Customizable timer segments, Voice announcements, Timer templates (HIIT, Pomodoro), Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
- 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
- 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Timers not always triggering notifications
- Issues with timer display when locked or in background
- Ads reappearing after purchasing pro version

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chain/sequence multiple timers
- Improve sorting and organization of timers
- Allow more customization options for timers
- Implement sync across devices
- Add a 'days' counter for long timers


### 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 | $9.99 | 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 Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Counter Tally Count free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Counter Tally Count?

Counter Tally Count is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Counter Tally Count have ads?

Both Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch and Counter Tally Count show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Counter Tally Count?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 18, 2026 and Counter Tally Count on October 18, 2026.

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