# Counter + vs Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Counter at 4.8 against Counter +'s 4.2. Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Counter +'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (392 vs 29). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 392 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Counter's.

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, Counter every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-simply-count-things/id1099032159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Terence Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/666980896) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426)

This app allows users to easily track multiple values simultaneously with customizable options. Personalize your experience with color themes and manage your counts efficiently with a history log and exportable reports.

**Highlights:** Multiple counter support, Customizable counters, Vibrant color themes, Comprehensive history log, Exportable reports, Left-handed mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Counter+ Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and efficient to use
- 👍 Customizable counters
- 👍 Helpful for specific use cases (e.g., shiny hunting, counting exercises, etc.)
- 👍 Simple and straightforward design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional missed taps or delayed response
- 🐛 Inability to go above 100,000
- 🐛 Ads appearing over buttons
- 🐛 Inability to delete or rearrange counters

**Reported bugs**

- Counters not resetting properly
- Crashing or freezing issues
- Inability to change counter names in multi-counter view

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count in decimals
- Implement dark mode or more color options
- Allow for more than 12 counters
- Add ability to delete or rearrange counters
- Implement sync across devices


### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-simply-count-things/id1099032159)

A straightforward tally counter designed for quick and easy tracking of any items. Its large tap area allows for effortless counting without needing to constantly view your screen. The app automatically saves your progress and offers options to clear or undo counts.

**Highlights:** Large tap targets, Increase and decrease count, Autosaves tally, Clear and undo functionality, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Counter free?

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

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

Counter is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while Counter averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do Counter + or Counter have ads?

Counter + shows ads; Counter does not.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and Counter every 32 months. Most recently, Counter + was updated on October 21, 2026 and Counter on October 13, 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.*