# Counter + vs Tap Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Tap Counter at 4.9 against Counter +'s 4.2. Tap Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Counter +'s advantage is ratings volume (390 vs 12). On price, update cadence, 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 Tap Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tap Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 390 ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of Tap Counter's.

Counter + ships an update every 2 weeks, Tap Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Tap Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-counter-score-tracker/id1549265529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **390** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Andrei Vakulski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263591113) |

## 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


### Tap Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-counter-score-tracker/id1549265529)

This app transforms your phone into a reliable click counter for various tracking needs. It offers unlimited counters, organization features, and goal-setting capabilities with a clean, user-friendly interface. Enjoy offline functionality and customizable feedback options for a seamless counting experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters, Folders and color labels for organization, Goal mode with progress ring, One-hand thumb mode, Offline functionality, Home-screen widgets, Automatic Dark & Light themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Tap Counter free?

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

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

Tap Counter is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while Tap Counter averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

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

Counter + shows ads; Tap Counter does not.

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

Counter + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tap Counter monthly. Most recently, Counter + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tap Counter on August 14, 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.*