# Counter + vs Tally Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counter + at 74% against Tally Counter's 27%. Tally Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tally Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tally Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 393 and 563 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Tally Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, Tally Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Tally Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[4.4 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-tap-tool/id1470846305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 393 | **563** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 27.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Aleksandr Bichurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/973684719) |

## 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


### Tally Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-tap-tool/id1470846305)

Easily track any count with a versatile tally counter app. Create multiple counters, customize their names and colors, and adjust counting steps. Supports positive and negative values, with options for haptic feedback and sound.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited counters, Customize counter names and colors, Adjust counting steps, Support for positive and negative values, Set counter limits with warnings, Haptic and sound feedback options, Share counter values

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Counter Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic functionality available
- 👍 App is liked by some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Overwhelming pop-ups
- 😠 Frequent rating prompts
- 😠 Aggressive premium upsells
- 😠 Limited free version
- 😠 High premium cost

**Reported bugs**

- Pop-ups appear even after rating
- Paid features are no longer accessible
- App forces rating before use

**Requested features**

- Remove excessive pop-ups
- Allow more than 3 counters in free version
- Provide a way to contact developer
- Offer a more reasonable premium price


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Tally Counter free?

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

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

Tally Counter is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 393 ratings, while Tally Counter averages 4.4 from 563 ratings.

### Do Counter + or Tally Counter have ads?

Counter + shows ads; Tally Counter does not.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and Tally Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Counter + was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tally Counter on November 11, 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.*