Comparison

WordCount Plus vs Word Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WordCount Plus

This utility allows users to count words, newlines, characters, and whitespace. It provides a simple way to analyze text content, similar to command-line tools.

Highlights
  • Count words
  • Count newlines
  • Count characters
  • Count whitespace
  • Command-line utility simulation
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WordCount Free is a simple utility that lets you count the number of words, newlines, characters, and whitespace similar to the wc command line utility. The app is ad supported so that I can offer it for free. Enjoy!

About

Word Counter

Features
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The Word Counter Tool is a simple yet powerful app designed to help you analyze and understand your text content. Whether you're a writer, student, or anyone who works with words, this app provides valuable insights into your writing. App Features: - Real-time Word Count: As you type or paste text, the app instantly updates the word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count. - Reading Time Estimate: Get a quick estimate of how long it would take to read your text. - Copy, Paste, Select All: Convenient buttons for copying your text to the clipboard, pasting from the clipboard, and selecting all text in the input area. - Clear Text: Easily clear the input area to start fresh. - Sidebar Menu: A handy sidebar menu provides quick access to the clear, copy, paste, and select all functions. - Responsive Design: The app adapts to different screen sizes, making it comfortable to use on both mobile devices and larger screens. Functionality: 1. Input Area: Type or paste your text into the large input area. 2. Metrics Display: The app displays the following metrics in real-time: - Word count - Character count - Sentence count - Paragraph count - Estimated reading time 3.Sidebar Menu: Tap the menu button to open the sidebar and access additional functions. 4.Keyboard Adjustment: The app automatically adjusts the input area when the keyboard is active to ensure your text remains visible. How to Use: 1. Launch the app. 2. Enter or paste your text into the provided area. 3. Observe the metrics update as you type. 4. Use the sidebar menu or buttons to clear, copy, paste, or select all text.

Screenshots

WordCount Plus4 screens
Word Counter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WordCount Plus at none against Word Counter's shown. WordCount Plus also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WordCount Plus versus Word Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordCount PlusWord Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSLOBrewer.comMD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY

Bugs and requests

WordCount Plus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Work deleted when app crashes or is closed
  • Work deleted when switching apps
  • HTML formatting not absorbed correctly
  • Overestimates word count (rare)
  • Ellipses counted as words

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a 'review here' button
  • Counts for selected portion of text
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Clear button
  • Multiple pages/documents
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  • Dark mode option

Word Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WordCount Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Word Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordCount Plus free?
WordCount Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Counter free?
Word Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WordCount Plus or Word Counter have ads?
Word Counter shows ads; WordCount Plus does not.

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