# Tally Counters vs Counter Tally Count

The clearest difference is price: Counter Tally Count at Free against Tally Counters's $1.99. Counter Tally Count also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 2.9K). Tally Counters's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Counter Tally Count is free to download; Tally Counters costs $1.99 up front. Counter Tally Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tally Counters asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tally Counters against 4.8 for Counter Tally Count. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Tally Counters's written reviews are positive against 87% of Counter Tally Count's.

Tally Counters ships an update every 5 months, Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally Counters | Counter Tally Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counters/id635621421/reviews)** | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-tally-count/id1144352844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 87.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally Counters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counters/id635621421)

Easily track an unlimited number of items with this intuitive application. Customize counters with custom steps, sound effects, and themes. Sync across devices with iCloud and share your progress.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters, Customizable step values, Sound effects on/off, Dark and light themes, iCloud sync, Widget support, Shareable counter images

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Syncs across devices
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 👍 Satisfying click sound

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Keyboard issues when naming counters
- 🐛 Accidental resets of counters
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Lacks security features (e.g., password protection)

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues across devices
- Freezing when changing step up/down values
- Accidental counter resets
- Keyboard issues when naming counters

**Requested features**

- Add ability to undo/restore previous counts
- Implement auto-reset functionality for counters
- Add option to group/organize counters
- Provide more customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Integrate with other apps/services (e.g., Apple Health, Google Fit)


### 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 | $19.99 | 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 Tally Counters free?

Tally Counters costs $1.99, 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, Tally Counters or Counter Tally Count?

Tally Counters is rated higher. Tally Counters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Counter Tally Count averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

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

Counter Tally Count shows ads; Tally Counters does not.

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

Tally Counters ships an update every 5 months, and Counter Tally Count every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tally Counters was updated on October 26, 2026 and Counter Tally Count on October 26, 2026.

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