Comparison

Simple Counter vs DotCounter

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

Head to head
About

Simple Counter

This utility app allows users to track counts with customizable increments. Features include a full-screen count button, up/down toggles, and a reset option. Users can select from sound or haptic feedback for counting actions.

Highlights
  • Customizable count value (0-9999)
  • Full-screen count button
  • Count up/down toggle
  • Reset button
  • Selectable counting feedback (sound/haptic/none)
Features
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This is a simple counter application. You can count by any value by setting "Count value" (0 to 9999) - Full screen count button - Count up/down toggle button - Reset button - Counting action can be selected: 3 types of sounds/impact feedback/none Twitter: @ry__ios #addition #subtraction #arithmetic

About

DotCounter

This flexible counter app allows you to customize increments, starting values, and units for each count. Set targets, add notes, and organize with tags. Personalize with colors and shapes, with an optional premium upgrade for widgets and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable increment/decrement values
  • Set initial and target values
  • Add custom units and notes
  • Organize counters with tags
  • Personalize with themes and shapes
  • Home screen widget (Premium)
Features
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This counter lets you freely set how much the value increases or decreases with each tap. For example, you can count in increments of any number—such as 2, 4, 6, 8—or use decimals like 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and so on. ■ COUNTER SETTINGS – COUNTER NAME Set a custom name for each counter. – INCREASE / DECREASE PER COUNT You can set this to either a decimal or an integer. Each tap will increase or decrease the total by this amount. Example: If set to “0.5”, the count will go 0.5 → 1.0 → 1.5 → 2.0 → 2.5 → 3.0... – INITIAL VALUE Set the starting value for the counter. If left blank, counting begins from 0. – TARGET VALUE Set a target value for the counter. You can also combine this with an initial value to count down toward 0. – UNIT Set a unit to display below the count value. – NOTE Add notes or details about the counter. – SEARCH TAG If you have multiple counters, you can filter and display specific ones using tags. – COLORS AND SHAPES Choose a theme color and background shape for each counter. This app is free to use, so advertisements will be displayed. If you have feature requests or feedback, please feel free to leave a review on the App Store. ■Premium Unlock Premium with a one‑time purchase: • Home Screen widget for your favorite counter • Ad‑free experience • Customizable button colors ■terms  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html ■privacypolicy  https://megamim.online/multicustomcounter-privacypolicy-en/

Screenshots

Simple Counter3 screens
DotCounter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Counter at 100% against DotCounter's 0%. Simple Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). DotCounter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. DotCounter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Counter ships an update every 7 months, DotCounter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
Simple Counter versus DotCounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple CounterDotCounter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerryuji fukudaChisato Nakagawa

Customer experience

Simple Counter

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DotCounter

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Counter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DotCounter

One-time1
  • Ad-free and feature unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Simple Counter free?
Simple Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DotCounter free?
DotCounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Counter or DotCounter have ads?
DotCounter shows ads; Simple Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Counter or DotCounter?
Simple Counter ships an update every 7 months, and DotCounter every 3 months. Most recently, Simple Counter was updated on October 21, 2026 and DotCounter on October 25, 2026.

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