# Cookie Tally vs SignUpGenius

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cookie Tally at 46% against SignUpGenius's 2%. Cookie Tally also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.3) and ads (none vs shown). SignUpGenius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (157 vs 20). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Cookie Tally holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SignUpGenius has 157 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 2% of SignUpGenius's.

Cookie Tally ships an update every 7 months, SignUpGenius every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie Tally | SignUpGenius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-tally/id423554878/reviews)** | [1.3 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signupgenius/id1314654833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 2.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Tsouris](https://appshunter.io/developer/370905529) | [SignUpGenius, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314654832) |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CookieTally Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### SignUpGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signupgenius/id1314654833)

Easily create and manage event sign-ups, volunteer schedules, and group activities from your phone. Coordinate participants, track RSVPs, send automated reminders, and collect payments securely. This tool streamlines event planning for schools, nonprofits, and community groups.

**Highlights:** Create online sign ups, Manage RSVPs and schedules, Send automated reminders, Collect payments and donations, Organize school and nonprofit events, Access sign ups on mobile

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to view signups you've joined
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to existing signups
- ✅ Website version works well for creation
- 🎯 Useful for quick signup verification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements covering screen
- 🔄 Requires re-login every time app opens
- 📝 Cannot create or edit signups in app
- 🖥️ Desktop website layout forced on mobile
- ⚠️ Blank screens and navigation failures

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Login fails with correct credentials
- Blank/white screens after navigation
- Password entry causes app shutdown
- App locks out users after failed login attempts

**Requested features**

- Create and manage signups directly in app
- Push notifications for signup changes and events
- Favorites or bookmarks for frequently used signups
- Calendar view with date filtering
- Admin tools to edit volunteer assignments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookie Tally free?

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

### Is SignUpGenius free?

SignUpGenius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cookie Tally or SignUpGenius?

Cookie Tally is rated higher. Cookie Tally averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while SignUpGenius averages 1.3 from 157 ratings.

### Do Cookie Tally or SignUpGenius have ads?

SignUpGenius shows ads; Cookie Tally does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cookie Tally or SignUpGenius?

Cookie Tally ships an update every 7 months, and SignUpGenius every 4 months. Most recently, Cookie Tally was updated on November 6, 2026 and SignUpGenius on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*