# Counter + vs Bowlr

The clearest difference is ads: Bowlr at none against Counter +'s shown. Bowlr also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). Counter +'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (392 vs 80). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bowlr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bowlr holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 392 and 80 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, Bowlr every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Bowlr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[4.4 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowlr/id1407371185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 73.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Jonathan Terry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372094093) |

## 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


### Bowlr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowlr/id1407371185)

Easily track your bowling game data with simple input methods. View your scores and stats as you progress through leagues, tournaments, and practice. The app offers flexible scoring, detailed game data, and automatic cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Track all game types, Flexible frame-by-frame scoring, Add custom game data, Detailed performance stats, Automatic cloud sync and backup, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowlr Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Bowlr Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Bowlr Pro Upgrade (legacy) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Bowlr free?

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

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

Bowlr is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while Bowlr averages 4.4 from 80 ratings.

### Do Counter + or Bowlr have ads?

Counter + shows ads; Bowlr does not.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and Bowlr every 5 weeks. Most recently, Counter + was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bowlr on October 26, 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.*