# Counter + vs smaXtec

The clearest difference is rating: smaXtec at 5.0 against Counter +'s 4.2. smaXtec also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Counter +'s advantage is ratings volume (391 vs 2). 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. smaXtec asks for nothing beyond the download.

smaXtec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 391 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | smaXtec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smaxtec/id1456514751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [smaXtec animal care GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/951027862) |

## 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


### smaXtec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smaxtec/id1456514751)

Monitor your dairy herd's health and reproduction status remotely. Receive alerts for critical actions and manage tasks like calvings and heats. The app synchronizes data even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time cow and herd data access, Calving and heat cycle tracking, Push notifications for critical actions, Task management for inseminations and support, Offline data synchronization, Animal health and reproduction status overview

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is smaXtec free?

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

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

smaXtec is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while smaXtec averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Counter + or smaXtec have ads?

Counter + shows ads; smaXtec does not.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and smaXtec fortnightly. Most recently, Counter + was updated on October 6, 2026 and smaXtec on October 5, 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.*