Comparison

UpDownCounter vs Tally

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

Tally

This app provides a straightforward way to keep track of various counts, from knitting stitches to daily habits. Its simple interface allows for one-tap increments, and counts are clearly displayed and automatically synced via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Effortless one-tap counting
  • Clear, bold count display
  • Seamless iCloud sync
  • Track stitches, scores, reps, habits, and more
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Never lose count again! Whether you're tracking knitting stitches, dart scores, baby kicks, tasbih beads, gym reps, or daily habits — Tally is the simple, reliable tally counter app for your iPhone and iPad. One tap, one count, every time. Here's what makes Tally the perfect counter app: - Effortless Counting: Just tap the largest button to keep track of anything — stitches, laps, scores, kicks, beads, you name it! - At-a-glance view: The clear, bold display shows your current count. - Seamless iCloud Sync: Never worry about losing your counts, automatically saves your data to iCloud across all your devices. Download Tally today and experience the joy of effortless counting!

Screenshots

UpDownCounter2 screens
Tally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tally at Free against UpDownCounter's $0.99. Tally also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). UpDownCounter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tally 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, Tally every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UpDownCounter versus Tally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpDownCounterTally
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdomesticusdevelopFawkes Wei

In-app purchases

None

UpDownCounter

No in-app purchases

None

Tally

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UpDownCounter free?
UpDownCounter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UpDownCounter or Tally have ads?
Neither UpDownCounter nor Tally shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UpDownCounter or Tally?
UpDownCounter ships an update every 6 months, and Tally every 2 weeks. Most recently, UpDownCounter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tally on November 8, 2026.

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