# Counter + vs Anchor Operating System

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counter + at 75% against Anchor Operating System's 0%. Counter + also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (390 vs 21). Anchor Operating System's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Counter + holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 390 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Anchor Operating System's.

Counter + ships an update every 2 weeks, Anchor Operating System every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Anchor Operating System |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews)** | [3.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-operating-system/id1449765323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **390** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Hornblower Cruises & Events](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441573914) |

## 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


### Anchor Operating System

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-operating-system/id1449765323)

This utility app enables staff to scan guest tickets using their device's camera. It quickly verifies if a ticket is valid or invalid for entry. Designed for efficient event and cruise management.

**Highlights:** Ticket scanning via camera, Valid/invalid ticket verification, Event and cruise staff tool, Real-time scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Anchor Operating System free?

Anchor Operating System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Counter + or Anchor Operating System?

Counter + is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while Anchor Operating System averages 3.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do Counter + or Anchor Operating System have ads?

Counter + shows ads; Anchor Operating System does not.

### Which is updated more often, Counter + or Anchor Operating System?

Counter + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Anchor Operating System every 8 days. Most recently, Counter + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Anchor Operating System on September 21, 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.*