Comparison

Cookie Tally vs Cheddar Up

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cookie Tally

Easily track Girl Scout cookie sales with activity-based logging for deliveries, pickups, and booth sales. Modernized interface allows for notes on payments and delivery instructions. Offers a free tier for basic tracking and a Pro upgrade for unlimited use.

Highlights
  • Activity-based sales tracking
  • Modernized intuitive interface
  • Add notes for payments/delivery
  • Free tier for limited tallies
  • Pro upgrade for unlimited tallies
  • Color-coded cookie varieties
  • Inventory management for managers
Features
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It's cookie time again! Cookie Tally v3.0 is here with a complete redesign to make tracking your cookie sales easier than ever! WHAT'S NEW IN v3.0: - Activity-based tracking for deliveries, pickups, booth sales, and more - Modernized interface with intuitive navigation - Add notes to track payment methods and delivery instructions - Free tier: Track up to 5 tally sheets at no cost - Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited tallies and advanced features EASY COOKIE COUNTING: Start by creating a Tally Sheet and choose your baker (Little Brownie Baker, ABC Bakers, or create custom cookie names). Standard cookies are color-coded to match official marketing materials. FOR SCOUTS: Track your cookie sales by delivery, pickup, or simple inventory. See your total package count and stay motivated as you work toward your goal! Add notes to remember customer details and payment information. FOR COOKIE CHAIRS & MANAGERS: Manage inventory across multiple activities. Track booth sales with booth start and booth end tallies to automatically calculate what was sold. Count boxes and cases to stay organized during the busy cookie season. SIMPLE & INTUITIVE: - Tap to edit tally names inline - Use buttons to add/remove cookies or type quantities directly - Swipe left to delete items - Color-coded cookies match standard marketing materials - Activities organized by type - Total boxes displayed at the top of each tally ACTIVITY TYPES: - Delivery: Track boxes delivered to customers with payment notes - Pickup: Record customer pickups with contact information - Simple Tally: Basic inventory counting for general use PERFECT FOR: Individual Girl Scouts tracking personal sales, Troop Cookie Chairs managing distribution, Service Unit Managers coordinating multiple troops, parents helping scouts stay organized, booth coordinators, and anyone involved in Girl Scout cookie season. COOKIE VARIETIES: Little Brownie Baker: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Trefoils, Lemonades, S'mores, Toffee-tastic, Adventurefuls, Raspberry Rally ABC Bakers: Thin Mints, Caramel Coconut, Peanut Butter Patties, Shortbread, Lemon-Ups, plus seasonal varieties Custom baker option lets you create your own cookie names! OUR STORY: Cookie Tally was born from real-world need. As a Cookie Dad helping manage troop inventory, I found myself drowning in spreadsheets and manual counts during the busy cookie season. Tracking cases and boxes across deliveries, pickups, and booth sales was overwhelming. So I built Cookie Tally to solve this exact problem. What started as a simple counting tool has grown into a full-featured inventory management system used by thousands of scouts, parents, and troop leaders. Every feature is designed by someone who's been in the trenches of cookie season. Cookie Tally is built by the cookie community, for the cookie community. DATA & PRIVACY: All data stored locally on your device. No account required. Your cookie counts stay private. Questions or feedback? Visit our website from the Settings tab!

About

Cheddar Up

Easily collect money for group events, team fees, or fundraisers without paper forms. Create collections in seconds and share them via text or link. Contributors can pay without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Instant collection setup
  • Customizable forms
  • Multiple payment options
  • Detailed payment tracking
  • Direct bank withdrawals
  • Add images to collections
Features
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Simplify group payments with Cheddar Up – your go-to solution for easy, paperless collections. Ideal for school events, team fees, nonprofit fundraisers, and more, Cheddar Up makes collecting money a breeze. Say goodbye to the hassle of paper forms and trips to the bank. Create your collection in seconds and share it effortlessly via text or link. The best part? Payers and donors don’t need a Cheddar Up account to contribute! Effortless Collections for Any Occasion: Instant Setup: Create collections quickly and for free. Versatile Uses: Perfect for donations, event fees and tickets, merchandise sales, and group gifts. Custom Forms: Easily add forms to gather additional details like t-shirt sizes and contact information – even volunteer signups and waivers. Personalized Touch: Add images to make your collection stand out. Multiple Payment Options: Accept credit cards, eChecks, and even cash or checks – online or in-person with tap-to-pay. Detailed Tracking: Keep tabs on who’s paid with comprehensive payment management. Direct Withdrawals: Transfer funds straight to your bank account with ease. Why Choose Cheddar Up? User-Friendly: Intuitive design for quick collection creation and management. Flexible: From small group gifts to large nonprofit fundraisers, we handle it all. Safe & Secure: Your financial security is our top priority. Transparent Tracking: Monitor collections and payments with real-time updates. Join the Community Join hundreds of thousands who’ve discovered the simplicity and efficiency of Cheddar Up. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, PTA member, or volunteer, streamline your group collections with our innovative platform. Your Feedback Matters Love Cheddar Up? We’d appreciate your review! For feedback and suggestions, reach out to us at info@cheddarup.com. Together, we’re making group collections easier for everyone.

Screenshots

Cookie Tally4 screens
Cheddar Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cheddar Up at 4.8 against Cookie Tally's 3.5. Cheddar Up also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 20). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Cookie Tally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cheddar Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cheddar Up holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cheddar Up has 3.7K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Cookie Tally's written reviews are positive against 53% of Cheddar Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cookie Tally ships an update every 7 months, Cheddar Up every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cookie Tally versus Cheddar Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookie TallyCheddar Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (20 ratings)4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews53.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings203.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel TsourisCheddarUp

Customer experience

Cookie Tally

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral25.0%
Negative29.2%

Cheddar Up

All ratings3,671 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative38.7%

Bugs and requests

Cookie Tally

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cheddar Up

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unreliable app performance after updates
  • Issues with inventory tracking and checkout
  • Login and account access problems
  • Disappearing form data

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Improved inventory management
  • Promo code functionality per item
  • Reduced fees for higher paid tiers

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cookie Tally

One-time1
  • Upgrade to CookieTally Pro$2.99
None

Cheddar Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cookie Tally free?
Cookie Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cheddar Up free?
Cheddar Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cookie Tally or Cheddar Up?
Cheddar Up is rated higher. Cookie Tally averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Cheddar Up averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Cookie Tally or Cheddar Up have ads?
Neither Cookie Tally nor Cheddar Up shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cookie Tally or Cheddar Up?
Cookie Tally ships an update every 7 months, and Cheddar Up every 2 months. Most recently, Cookie Tally was updated on June 1, 2026 and Cheddar Up on September 24, 2026.

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