UpDownCounter vs Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UpDownCounter
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The very easy to use counter for both counting up and counting down. A big, easy to find, touch button accompanied by a click sound, makes it possible to use without need to focus at the screen. Tap the button and count upwards. A tap at zero button resets to zero. Correction button for up or down depending of mode. Insert a number, execute, and the counter counts backwards to zero where a ping is heard. Button for +10 intended for approximate counting of a large amount. Last state is saved until next session.
Counter
This utility app offers versatile counting functions, allowing users to count up or down with customizable sounds and history tracking. It supports various use cases, from fitness tracking to study sessions, with adjustable text size and display modes.
- Count up and down functionality
- History recording (up to 300 records)
- Customizable sounds (30+ types)
- Achievement value alerts
- Read count out loud
- Adjustable text size and screen orientation
- Dark/light mode switching
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All functions below are free! Count up, count down function Switchable by one button. Counting up and down time can be recorded as history. (Up to 300 records) It is possible to go back to a previous point in time from the history. The sound when counting can be changed (more than 30 types). (more than 30 types) The achievement value can be set. →For example, if "5" is saved, a different sound will be played when the count reaches 5. The function to read the count out loud. The size of the text can be changed. The screen orientation can be switched. Possible to switch between dark and light modes. Volume can be adjusted. Counting can also be done in reverse. All functions are available for free. Various ways to use! Toilet use count Number of muscle training Number of books read Number of questions answered correctly etc. If you have any concerns, please contact us anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Counter at Free against UpDownCounter's $0.99. Counter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). UpDownCounter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Counter is free to download; UpDownCounter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UpDownCounter ships an update every 6 months, Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UpDownCounter | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | domesticusdevelop | ryo muranaka |
In-app purchases
UpDownCounter
No in-app purchases
Counter
No in-app purchases









