# Counter + vs InstantLog

The clearest difference is rating: InstantLog at 5.0 against Counter +'s 4.2. InstantLog also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Counter +'s advantage is ratings volume (393 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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 InstantLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InstantLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 393 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of InstantLog's.

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, InstantLog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | InstantLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instantlog-quick-timestamp/id6757126092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **393** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [WEI-LUN HUANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540087284) |

## 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


### InstantLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instantlog-quick-timestamp/id6757126092)

Effortlessly capture important moments with a single tap. Log time for work, study, or routines, add notes, and organize entries with custom tags. Offers smart auto-fill and history viewing for easy management.

**Highlights:** One-tap time logging, Custom time entry, Quick tags for categorization, Smart auto-fill notes, History view with search and filters, CSV export (Premium), Backup and restore (Premium), Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InstantLog - Quick Timestamp | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is InstantLog free?

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

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

InstantLog is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 393 ratings, while InstantLog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Counter + or InstantLog have ads?

Both Counter + and InstantLog show ads.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and InstantLog every 2 months. Most recently, Counter + was updated on November 6, 2026 and InstantLog on November 5, 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.*