# Counter + vs U

The clearest difference is rating: Counter + at 4.2 against U's 2.4. Counter + also leads on ratings volume (393 vs 9). U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Counter + holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 393 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, U weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews)** | [2.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-rock/id6639611617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **393** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 54 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) | [Universal Engineering Science, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536196174) |

## 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


### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-rock/id6639611617)

This tool allows field users to capture and share essential operational data, including test results, inspections, and media like photos and videos. It also records the precise location of tests and samples, streamlining service delivery for enterprise clients.

**Highlights:** Capture test and inspection data, Record photos and videos, Capture GPS location of tests, Cloud-based data sharing, Supports multiple service lines, No personal information captured

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is U free?

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

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

Counter + is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 393 ratings, while U averages 2.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Counter + or U have ads?

Counter + shows ads; U does not.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and U weekly. Most recently, Counter + was updated on November 6, 2026 and U on October 30, 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.*