# Counter + vs SMPW Scheduler

The clearest difference is rating: SMPW Scheduler at 5.0 against Counter +'s 4.2. SMPW Scheduler also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Counter +'s advantage is ratings volume (392 vs 3). 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. SMPW Scheduler asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMPW Scheduler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 392 ratings behind it against 3, 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 SMPW Scheduler's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | SMPW Scheduler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smpw-scheduler/id6762612656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Brandon Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894835938) |

## 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


### SMPW Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smpw-scheduler/id6762612656)

Quickly create volunteer rotations with customizable time intervals and multiple locations. Generate color-coded schedules that can be shared as images instantly. Works offline with no account or login required.

**Highlights:** Fast schedule generation, Multiple locations, Flexible time intervals, Color-coded assignments, One-tap share, Works fully offline, Dark mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is SMPW Scheduler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Counter + or SMPW Scheduler?

SMPW Scheduler is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while SMPW Scheduler averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Counter + or SMPW Scheduler have ads?

Counter + shows ads; SMPW Scheduler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Counter + or SMPW Scheduler?

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and SMPW Scheduler fortnightly. Most recently, Counter + was updated on October 21, 2026 and SMPW Scheduler on October 15, 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.*