# Counter + vs Game Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Game Notebook at 4.7 against Counter +'s 4.2. Game Notebook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Counter +'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (393 vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Game Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 393 ratings behind it against 7, 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 Game Notebook's.

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, Game Notebook every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Game Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-notebook/id1296672712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **393** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Paul Rolfe](https://appshunter.io/developer/625973395) |

## 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


### Game Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-notebook/id1296672712)

Easily track scores for any board game or card game. Customize player names, starting points, and increments. Maintain a history of past games and easily set up rematches.

**Highlights:** Customizable player names and colors, Adjustable starting and increment values, Drag-and-drop player rearrangement, Sort players by score, Game history and rematch functionality, Easy player deletion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Game Notebook free?

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

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

Game Notebook is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 393 ratings, while Game Notebook averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Counter + or Game Notebook have ads?

Counter + shows ads; Game Notebook does not.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and Game Notebook every 17 months. Most recently, Counter + was updated on November 6, 2026 and Game Notebook 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.*