# Tracking for iPad vs Big Tap Counter

The clearest difference is price: Big Tap Counter at Free against Tracking for iPad's $4.99. Big Tap Counter also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 31%) and rating (4.5 vs 3.0). Tracking for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Big Tap Counter is free to download; Tracking for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Tracking for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Big Tap Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Tap Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Tap Counter has 526 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Tracking for iPad's written reviews are positive against 74% of Big Tap Counter's.

Tracking for iPad ships an update every 38 months, Big Tap Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracking for iPad | Big Tap Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracking-for-ipad/id401353682/reviews) | **[4.5 (526 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-tap-counter-count-things/id1357352239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **526** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ndili Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331426521) | [David Dempsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/437042641) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracking for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracking-for-ipad/id401353682)

Share your real-time location and historical routes with loved ones. Log adventures with photos, videos, and memos, or use it for discreet tracking if your device is stolen. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and security.

**Highlights:** Live location sharing, Location history tracking, Timestamped location trails, Photo and video geotagging, Memos and notes, Discreet background tracking, Online storage for media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $0.99 | per month |
| 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $4.99 | per month |
| 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $11.99 | per year |
| 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $59.99 | per year |
| 25,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $299.99 | per year |
| Highest Resolution and Accuracy Tracking | $7.99 | one-time |


### Big Tap Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-tap-counter-count-things/id1357352239)

Easily tally items by tapping your screen. Customize the display with various colors and fonts, and choose between landscape or portrait views. The app saves your previous counts and offers an auto-clicker function.

**Highlights:** Tap to count, Customizable display, Saves previous counts, Auto clicker function, Start count from custom number, Screen lock prevention

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great for counting
- 👍 Convenient for crafts like crochet/knitting
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Accurate and problem-free
- 👍 Good tool for fitness tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches frequently
- 🐛 Resets to zero when closing app
- 🐛 No minus button
- 🐛 Doesn't remember previous count
- 🐛 Laggy (Vietnamese)

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches so much
- App goes back to zero (0) when closing the app
- Doesn’t remember previous count

**Requested features**

- Add autoclickers
- Bring back old design
- Make everything free
- Run on computer or TV screen (Mac/PC program)
- Add a minus button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracking for iPad free?

Tracking for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Big Tap Counter free?

Big Tap Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tracking for iPad or Big Tap Counter?

Big Tap Counter is rated higher. Tracking for iPad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Big Tap Counter averages 4.5 from 526 ratings.

### Do Tracking for iPad or Big Tap Counter have ads?

Big Tap Counter shows ads; Tracking for iPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tracking for iPad or Big Tap Counter?

Tracking for iPad ships an update every 38 months, and Big Tap Counter weekly. Most recently, Tracking for iPad was updated on October 23, 2026 and Big Tap Counter on October 21, 2026.

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