iCount That vs Vyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCount That
Easily create and manage multiple counters for any purpose. Organize them into groups, track individual timings, and share your results across various platforms. Also includes Apple Watch integration for convenient counting on your wrist.
- Create custom counters
- Organize counters into groups
- Track individual group timings
- Reset counters or set custom values
- Share results via Twitter, Email, or clipboard
- Apple Watch support
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Count everything and share results! Create any counters you want. Create groups for your counters. Share results on Twitter, send them via Email or just copy them to pasteboard. Track individual time for each group. Now you can reset to zero all counters in a group and you can set needed numeric value for each counter. Count right on your wrist with Apple Watch!
Vyst
This app encourages unfiltered writing by making your words fade as you type. Focus on your thoughts without the distraction of editing, and review your complete text later. It's ideal for journaling, idea capture, and overcoming writer's block.
- Words fade as you type
- iCloud sync
- Minimal themes
- Private writing, no accounts
- Export to Notes, Files, or share
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Vyst frees your thoughts from editing. Your words fade as you write, so you can focus on what you're thinking, not how you're saying it. No cursor jumping back. No rewording. Just pure, unfiltered writing. How it works Start typing and watch your words gently dissolve behind you. Everything is saved, but hidden from view until you're done. Swipe down to finish and see your complete text. Perfect for • Morning pages & freewriting • Journaling without judgment • Capturing ideas before they slip away • Getting past writer's block • Mindful reflection Features • Words fade as you type • iCloud sync across devices • Beautiful minimal themes • Your writing stays private, no accounts, no tracking • Export to Notes, Files, or share anywhere Write freely. Edit later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vyst at 5.0 against iCount That's 4.4. Vyst also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). iCount That's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads, 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
iCount That costs $0.99 and Vyst $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of iCount That's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vyst's.
iCount That ships an update every 7 months, Vyst monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCount That | Vyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.49 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yury Golubinsky | Johan Thorell |
Customer experience
iCount That
Vyst
In-app purchases
iCount That
No in-app purchases
Vyst
No in-app purchases
