Comparison

Spacebar Counter vs TickTappy

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

Head to head
About

Spacebar Counter

Features
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The iOS Spacebar Counter App (also known as the Counter Clicker App) that you can download from the App Store, was inspired by our popular online Spacebar Counter and molded to perfection with suggestions by our web visitors. Our visitors wanted a standalone application that does not require an Internet connection (unlike the online version), and they wanted to be able to count many things at the same time. We were happy to comply with visitors' requests. This app does not require the Internet after it has been installed on your device, and you can count up to four things at the same time. Its potential uses are endless. For example, use it to keep track of and count sports scores, family card games, board games, accomplishments, knitting progress, crochet tally, and so much more. We hope the Spacebar Counter App will become your go-to app for keeping track of and counting different fun activities in your life.

About

TickTappy

Features
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TickTappy is one-tap time tracking that’s fast, visual, and built for real life. Create colorful tags and tap a circle to start tracking. Tap again to stop — and if you switch to another tag, TickTappy automatically stops the previous timer (unless you pin it). Why you’ll love it: • One-tap start/stop on tag circles • One timer at a time (with optional pinned background timers) • Quick time adjustment right after you start/stop (fix “oops” moments instantly) • Start retroactively (e.g., “started 30 min ago”) • Offline-first: track anywhere, sync later when you’re online • Day & week summaries with charts and progress bars • Organize tags into groups, reorder with drag & drop, and archive tags without losing history • Optional sound reminders per tag • Full entry management: view, edit, and delete past time entries Made for Apple devices: • Home Screen widgets (Small/Medium) with interactive tag circles • Live Activity for your running timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Control Center widget (iOS 18+) • Apple Watch app + complications so your timer is always one tap away No account required. Everything works offline, stays on your device, and there is no limit on tags or entries. Sync & Premium: TickTappy is fully usable offline with local storage. Premium adds cloud sync and cloud backup, so your tags and entries stay the same on every device you use. The Apple Watch app, widgets and Live Activities are free. Terms: https://ticktappy.com/terms

Screenshots

Spacebar Counter3 screens
TickTappy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TickTappy at Free against Spacebar Counter's $0.99. TickTappy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 44 months). Spacebar Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

TickTappy is free to download; Spacebar Counter costs $0.99 up front. TickTappy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Spacebar Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spacebar Counter ships an update every 44 months, TickTappy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Spacebar Counter versus TickTappy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacebar CounterTickTappy
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH ValeurAleksander Kowalczyk

In-app purchases

None

Spacebar Counter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TickTappy

Subscriptions1
  • TickTappy Premium - Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • TickTappy Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Spacebar Counter free?
Spacebar Counter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TickTappy free?
TickTappy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spacebar Counter or TickTappy have ads?
Spacebar Counter shows ads; TickTappy does not.
Which is updated more often, Spacebar Counter or TickTappy?
Spacebar Counter ships an update every 44 months, and TickTappy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spacebar Counter was updated on September 16, 2026 and TickTappy on September 26, 2026.

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