Comparison

UpDownCounter vs Counter

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

Head to head
About

UpDownCounter

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

UpDownCounter2 screens
Counter3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Counter is free to download; UpDownCounter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
UpDownCounter versus Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpDownCounterCounter
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdomesticusdevelopryo muranaka

In-app purchases

None

UpDownCounter

No in-app purchases

None

Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UpDownCounter free?
UpDownCounter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UpDownCounter or Counter have ads?
Counter shows ads; UpDownCounter does not.
Which is updated more often, UpDownCounter or Counter?
UpDownCounter ships an update every 6 months, and Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, UpDownCounter was updated on October 14, 2026 and Counter on October 15, 2026.

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