# Cookie Tally vs Cheddar Up

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.

Both are free to download. Cookie Tally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cheddar Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie Tally | Cheddar Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-tally/id423554878/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheddar-up/id1141129202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **53.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Tsouris](https://appshunter.io/developer/370905529) | [CheddarUp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141129201) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookie Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-tally/id423554878)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to CookieTally Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Cheddar Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheddar-up/id1141129202)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient for collecting payments
- 💡 Powerful features for complex campaigns
- 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow payment processing and withdrawal
- 💰 Expensive fees
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around ID verification

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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