# Marker vs Counter Tally Count

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counter Tally Count at 87% against Marker's 38%. Counter Tally Count also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 27 months). Marker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Counter Tally Count holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter Tally Count has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Marker's written reviews are positive against 87% of Counter Tally Count's.

Marker ships an update every 27 months, Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marker | Counter Tally Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker/id521266363/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harden Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/366561891) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### Marker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker/id521266363)

Easily save and share your current location or specific points of interest. Ideal for marking spots in fields, repair needs, or hard-to-find areas. Locations can be shared via email for import on other devices.

**Highlights:** Save current GPS location, Manually long-press to save locations, Mark spots in fields or yards, Share markers via email, Import markers on other devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Counter Tally Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844)

This digital tally counter app allows you to create and manage an unlimited number of counters. Customize each counter with unique names and colors, and adjust the increment/decrement step size. It offers optional sound feedback and detailed logging for each count.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters, Customizable counter names and colors, Adjustable step size, Audible count confirmation, Counter logging and CSV export, Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable counters
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Helpful for tracking daily activities
- 👍 Useful for various purposes (workouts, prayers, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 🐛 Lost data after updates
- 🐛 Slow performance and lag
- 🐛 Accidental deletion of counters
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Counters disappearing after updates
- Delayed response when switching between counters
- Issues with data migration after iOS updates
- Incorrect counting at high speeds

**Requested features**

- Ability to create folders or groups for counters
- Option to set a starting number for counters
- Sync data across devices
- Import/export data functionality
- Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marker free?

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

### Is Counter Tally Count free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marker or Counter Tally Count?

Counter Tally Count is rated higher. Marker averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Marker or Counter Tally Count have ads?

Counter Tally Count shows ads; Marker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marker or Counter Tally Count?

Marker ships an update every 27 months, and Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marker was updated on October 6, 2026 and Counter Tally Count on October 19, 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.*