Comparison

Counter Man vs Rainbow Counter

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

Head to head
About

Counter Man

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
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The perfect electronic clicker for all your counting needs! Useful for counting game scores, sport scores, sales, vehicles, people, good vs bad, knitting, ratios...and just about anything else you would want to count. Works on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Features: -Create multiple counters -Count multiple sub items/groups at a time -Statistic graphs for each counter including: ratio graph, 2 sequence graphs and counter timing graph -Upgrade to Pro Version available as a once off in-app purchase to enable full functionality -Give the counter a name so you can identify each of your counters -Give each group a name and colour -Manage existing counters - rename, add/delete groups, colours, reset count to zero -Full Unicode support Free Version: -up to 5 counters -count 3 items/groups at a time Pro Version: -unlimited number of counters -count multiple items/groups at a time -Counters can be exported or emailed to colleagues (including PDF export)

About

Rainbow Counter

This utility app allows users to track multiple items with customizable counters. It offers features like splitting counters, countdown functionality, and adjustable increment values. The app supports landscape mode for ease of use.

Highlights
  • Split up to 4 counters
  • Countdown functionality
  • Change increment value
  • Change start value
  • Landscape mode support
Features
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Use this beautiful counter to count anything you like! You can: ・split up to 4 counters ・count down when tapped on bottom half of the screeen(you can turn it off if you want) ・change increment ・change start value ・use it in landscape mode

Screenshots

Counter Man3 screens
Rainbow Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rainbow Counter at 5.0 against Counter Man's 3.9. Rainbow Counter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Counter Man's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 43 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Counter Man sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rainbow Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rainbow Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter Man has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Counter Man's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rainbow Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter Man ships an update every 9 months, Rainbow Counter every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Counter Man versus Rainbow Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter ManRainbow Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 43 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBinary Arm (Pty) LtdGoro Sato

Customer experience

Counter Man

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative7.7%

Rainbow Counter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Counter Man

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$0.99
1 purchases

Rainbow Counter

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Counter Man free?
Counter Man is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rainbow Counter free?
Rainbow Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Counter Man or Rainbow Counter?
Rainbow Counter is rated higher. Counter Man averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Rainbow Counter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Counter Man or Rainbow Counter have ads?
Rainbow Counter shows ads; Counter Man does not.
Which is updated more often, Counter Man or Rainbow Counter?
Counter Man ships an update every 9 months, and Rainbow Counter every 43 months. Most recently, Counter Man was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rainbow Counter on October 20, 2026.

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