# Counter + vs Spotman

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

Spotman 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, Spotman every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Spotman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotman/id1638876227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Metropolis Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556970039) |

## 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


### Spotman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotman/id1638876227)

This app aims to simplify the parking experience by allowing users to reserve spots in advance, ensuring a guaranteed space. It offers a seamless process from arrival to exit, eliminating the need for physical tickets and enabling cashless payments.

**Highlights:** Reserve parking spots in advance, Guaranteed parking space, Cashless exits, Eliminates ticket stubs, Fast entry and exit from parking lots

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Spotman free?

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

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

Spotman is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Spotman averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Counter + or Spotman have ads?

Counter + shows ads; Spotman does not.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and Spotman every 3 weeks. Most recently, Counter + was updated on October 17, 2026 and Spotman on September 23, 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.*