# Count Money ! vs CountItBack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Count Money ! at 73% against CountItBack's 0%. Count Money ! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). CountItBack's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 12 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountItBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Count Money ! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Count Money ! ships an update every 12 months, CountItBack every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count Money ! | CountItBack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (525 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-money/id517571875/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **525** | — |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Horizon Business, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431586531) | [Doug Hicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852838382) |

## What reviewers say

### Count Money !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-money/id517571875)

Practice counting money with adjustable difficulty and problem counts. Progress through levels to master financial skills. This app is designed for educational purposes.

**Highlights:** Practice counting money, Adjustable difficulty levels, Select number of problems, Progress through levels, Master financial skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💰 Effective for learning money counting skills
- 🎓 Helpful for beginners and students
- 🆓 Free app with no cost barrier
- 🎮 Engaging and fun for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive with limited variety in amounts
- 😴 Can become boring after extended use
- 📺 Distracting ads interrupt learning experience
- 🌍 Limited to US currency only
- ⚙️ Lacks customization and settings options

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with iPad Pro
- App crashes or performance issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more coin amount variations (e.g., $0.78, $0.98, $0.57)
- Include dollar bills in addition to coins
- Support for international currencies and countries
- Add 50-cent pieces to coin options
- Toggle-able total amount display on screen


### CountItBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countitback/id6758110677)

Master counting back change with interactive lessons and practice modes. This app offers realistic training for cashier jobs or improving mental math skills. It features a clean, professional design suitable for adults.

**Highlights:** Interactive lessons, Step-by-step guidance, Practice modes (no pressure, timed challenges), Realistic transaction simulation, Multiple difficulty levels, Split tender scenarios, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count Money ! free?

Count Money ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CountItBack free?

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

### Do Count Money ! or CountItBack have ads?

Count Money ! shows ads; CountItBack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Count Money ! or CountItBack?

Count Money ! ships an update every 12 months, and CountItBack every 10 days. Most recently, Count Money ! was updated on October 8, 2026 and CountItBack on September 24, 2026.

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