GtG Counter vs GDF HEMA Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GtG Counter
Track any countable activity with this straightforward application. Create custom categories to log repetitions and view your progress. It's designed for simple, efficient record-keeping.
- Customizable categories
- Repetition logging
- Daily record keeping
- Simple interface
- Supports multiple devices
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The simplest way to track what you repeat. Create custom habits, log your reps with a tap, and let the app handle the rest. Wake up to a clean slate every morning — your history is always one swipe away.
GDF HEMA Timer
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GDF HEMA Timer is a precise and minimal timer designed for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) training. It helps fencers, instructors, and tournament organizers manage timing during drills, bouts, and sparring sessions. Features: - Simple interface with large, readable display - Configurable round and break durations - Audible and vibration alerts for start and end signals - Preset saving for repeated training routines - Works fully offline, with no ads or tracking - Open-source and lightweight This timer is developed by practitioners for practitioners, focusing on reliability and clarity during intense training sessions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GDF HEMA Timer at none against GtG Counter's 6. GDF HEMA Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). GtG Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. GtG Counter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GDF HEMA Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
GtG Counter ships an update every 4 days, GDF HEMA Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GtG Counter | GDF HEMA Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tamas Kovacs | Dmytro Lisitsyn |
In-app purchases
GtG Counter
- Coffee2 variants$2.99
- Beer2 variants$4.99
- Pizza$8.99
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- Pizza$11.99
GDF HEMA Timer
No in-app purchases
