# Count This vs Tally Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Count This at 100% against Tally Counter's 59%. Count This also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Tally Counter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (273 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count This sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tally Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Count This holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally Counter has 273 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Count This's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tally Counter's.

Count This ships an update every 26 months, Tally Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count This | Tally Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this/id475157333/reviews)** | [4.3 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-clicker/id6450890091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **273** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 59.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cornel Borcean](https://appshunter.io/developer/310962076) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Count This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-this/id475157333)

This utility app allows users to create and manage multiple counters simultaneously. It offers an efficient way to track various counts with a simple interface.

**Highlights:** Multiple counter creation, Efficient tracking, Simple interface, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | one-time |


### Tally Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-clicker/id6450890091)

Easily track habits, scores, or quantities with a simple, distraction-free interface. This app allows for quick, single-tap counting with large, readable numbers and customizable counters. It's designed for everyday tasks, offering a clean and ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Simple tally counter interface, Unlimited counter creation, Customizable counter names and colors, Custom increment values, Ad-free experience, Large, easy-to-read fonts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Tally Counter Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Tally Counter Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Tally Counter Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Tally Counter Premium | $19.00 | per year |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Clean, customizable design with multiple layout options
- ⚡ Fast performance with rapid tapping capability
- 🏷️ Multiple counter support with custom naming
- 🔊 Audio feedback for button presses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model ($10-40 for premium features)
- 🔐 Limited free version (only counts to 10)
- 📱 Requires payment for multiple counters
- ⚠️ Misleading 'no ads' claim with paywall instead
- 🚫 Aggressive premium prompts after free limit

**Reported bugs**

- App breaks or stops counting after reaching limit
- Buttons positioned too close to screen edges causing accidental taps
- Inconsistent free tier limits mentioned in reviews (10, 50, or 100 counts)
- UI confusion regarding counter creation and management

**Requested features**

- Delete or remove old counters
- Reorder counters beyond default arrangement
- Higher button placement to avoid accidental taps
- Ability to increment/decrement by values other than 1
- More transparent pricing and trial information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count This free?

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

### Is Tally Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Count This or Tally Counter?

Count This is rated higher. Count This averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tally Counter averages 4.3 from 273 ratings.

### Do Count This or Tally Counter have ads?

Neither Count This nor Tally Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count This or Tally Counter?

Count This ships an update every 26 months, and Tally Counter monthly. Most recently, Count This was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tally Counter on November 3, 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.*