# Counter Man vs Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Counter at 4.7 against Counter Man's 3.9. Counter also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (47 vs 7). Counter Man's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter Man sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Counter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter has 47 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Counter Man's written reviews are positive against 67% of Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Counter Man ships an update every 9 months, Counter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Man | Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-man/id442152377/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-digital-count-machine/id1509204073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binary Arm (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416786177) | [SUSAMP INFOTECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535920005) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter Man

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-man/id442152377)

This utility app functions as a versatile electronic clicker for various counting tasks. It allows users to create and manage multiple counters with detailed statistics and group management. An optional Pro version unlocks unlimited counters and export capabilities.

**Highlights:** Multiple counter creation, Sub-item/group counting, Statistic graphs (ratio, sequence, timing), Counter naming and identification, Group naming and coloring, Counter management (rename, reset), Export/email functionality (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-digital-count-machine/id1509204073)

This app allows you to create and manage multiple digital counters with custom names, colors, and categories. It offers features like full-screen mode, sound feedback for each count, and detailed statistics to help you track various activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple customizable counters, Custom names, colors, and categories, Full-screen counting mode, Sound feedback for each count, Detailed statistics and history, Light and dark theme modes, Set minimum/maximum value limits

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Counter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter Man free?

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

### Is Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Counter Man or Counter?

Counter is rated higher. Counter Man averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Counter averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do Counter Man or Counter have ads?

Neither Counter Man nor Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Counter Man or Counter?

Counter Man ships an update every 9 months, and Counter every 5 months. Most recently, Counter Man was updated on September 29, 2026 and Counter on October 16, 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.*