# Counters vs NetaData

The clearest difference is update cadence: NetaData at every 2 days against Counters's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counters sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NetaData sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Counters ships an update weekly, NetaData every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counters | NetaData |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dudi Shani-Gabay](https://appshunter.io/developer/475886560) | [勇 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133151519) |

## What reviewers say

### Counters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counters-interactive-widgets/id6450156134)

Track and count any activity directly from your Home Screen. Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Offers a free version with premium upgrade options for unlimited features and advanced charts.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Cross-device sync, Unlimited categories and counters (premium), Photo support for widgets (premium), Advanced widget types (premium), Customizable charts (premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Counters Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Counters Yearly - Best Value | $9.99 | per year |
| Counters - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### NetaData

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netadata/id6473689157)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 99 objects | $3.99 | per month |
| 999 objects | $4.99 | per month |
| 9999 objects | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counters free?

Counters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetaData free?

NetaData is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Counters or NetaData have ads?

Neither Counters nor NetaData shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Counters or NetaData?

Counters ships an update weekly, and NetaData every 2 days. Most recently, Counters was updated on November 3, 2026 and NetaData on November 4, 2026.

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