# Counter + vs Countastic | Multi

The clearest difference is rating: Counter + at 4.2 against Countastic | Multi's 3.0. Counter + also leads on ratings volume (390 vs 1) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Countastic | Multi's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 Countastic | Multi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Counter + holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 390 ratings behind it against 1, 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 50% of Countastic | Multi's.

Counter + ships an update every 2 weeks, Countastic | Multi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Countastic | Multi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countastic-multi-counter/id6670802080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **390** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Sylvain Huon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552904209) |

## 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


### Countastic | Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countastic-multi-counter/id6670802080)

This app is a customizable counting tool designed for needlework projects like knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch. It allows users to track rows, stitches, or other project elements with an unlimited number of counters and offers features like PDF/image import and ruler guides.

**Highlights:** Import PDFs or images, Unlimited customizable counters, Project folders for organization, Ruler guides for alignment, Minimalist and user-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Countastic | Multi free?

Countastic | Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Counter + or Countastic | Multi?

Counter + is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while Countastic | Multi averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Counter + or Countastic | Multi have ads?

Counter + shows ads; Countastic | Multi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Counter + or Countastic | Multi?

Counter + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countastic | Multi every 8 days. Most recently, Counter + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countastic | Multi on September 17, 2026.

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