# Counter + vs Tally

The clearest difference is rating: Tally at 4.7 against Counter +'s 4.2. Tally also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 390). Counter +'s advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 61%). 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 Tally sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tally holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 390 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Tally's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Counter + ships an update every 2 weeks, Tally fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | Tally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 390 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 60.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) |

## 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


### Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407)

Easily track any count with intuitive gesture controls. Perfect for scorekeeping, habit tracking, or monitoring event attendance. Offers customizable feedback and widget support for quick updates.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based counting, Unlimited tallies, Count up/down with custom steps, Set progress targets, Event tracking histories, Widgets and Live Activities, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tally Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock | Free | one-time |
| Tally Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter + free?

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

### Is Tally free?

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

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

Tally is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while Tally averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Counter + or Tally have ads?

Counter + shows ads; Tally does not.

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

Counter + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tally fortnightly. Most recently, Counter + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tally on September 23, 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.*