# Counter + vs Vivid Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Vivid Counter at 4.7 against Counter +'s 4.2. Vivid Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Counter +'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Vivid Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 391 and 150 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 96% of Vivid Counter's.

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, Vivid Counter every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Vivid Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[4.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-counter/id794889884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Mamoru Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/794889887) |

## 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


### Vivid Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-counter/id794889884)

This application serves as a digital tally counter with a unique visual element. Each tap increments a count while dynamically changing the background color, offering a more engaging experience than traditional counters. It includes options for resetting, subtracting, sound effects, and disabling auto-lock.

**Highlights:** Full screen count-up button, Reset and subtract buttons, Animated background, Sound effects for taps, Disable Auto-Lock option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🎨 Beautiful and elegant design
- 🆓 Free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 💾 Saves count when app is closed
- 👆 Tap anywhere to count

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Small reset button can be accidentally tapped
- 👆 Accidental count increase when swiping to leave app
- 🔊 Click sound inconsistency
- 🔄 Restart button is small and can be hit by accident
- 👆 Screen sometimes registers accidental taps

**Reported bugs**

- Count randomly goes up without touching the screen
- Click sound sometimes does not go, but counter increases

**Requested features**

- Option to hide decrement button
- Option for dark background or custom wallpaper
- Small timer (time past since count started)
- History of past counts
- Version for Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Vivid Counter free?

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

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

Vivid Counter is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Vivid Counter averages 4.7 from 150 ratings.

### Do Counter + or Vivid Counter have ads?

Counter + shows ads; Vivid Counter does not.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and Vivid Counter every 9 months. Most recently, Counter + was updated on October 18, 2026 and Vivid Counter on October 16, 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.*