# Tally Counter vs Knitwise

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knitwise at 100% against Tally Counter's 59%. Knitwise also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Tally Counter's advantage is ratings volume (273 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tally Counter sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Knitwise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knitwise holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally Counter has 273 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Tally Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Knitwise's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally Counter | Knitwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-clicker/id6450890091/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitwise/id6467653603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **273** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) | [Tortuga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/907951629) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-clicker/id6450890091)

Easily track habits, scores, or quantities with a simple, distraction-free interface. This app allows for quick, single-tap counting with large, readable numbers and customizable counters. It's designed for everyday tasks, offering a clean and ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Simple tally counter interface, Unlimited counter creation, Customizable counter names and colors, Custom increment values, Ad-free experience, Large, easy-to-read fonts

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Tally Counter Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Tally Counter Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Tally Counter Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium Subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Tally Counter Premium | $19.00 | per year |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Clean, customizable design with multiple layout options
- ⚡ Fast performance with rapid tapping capability
- 🏷️ Multiple counter support with custom naming
- 🔊 Audio feedback for button presses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model ($10-40 for premium features)
- 🔐 Limited free version (only counts to 10)
- 📱 Requires payment for multiple counters
- ⚠️ Misleading 'no ads' claim with paywall instead
- 🚫 Aggressive premium prompts after free limit

**Reported bugs**

- App breaks or stops counting after reaching limit
- Buttons positioned too close to screen edges causing accidental taps
- Inconsistent free tier limits mentioned in reviews (10, 50, or 100 counts)
- UI confusion regarding counter creation and management

**Requested features**

- Delete or remove old counters
- Reorder counters beyond default arrangement
- Higher button placement to avoid accidental taps
- Ability to increment/decrement by values other than 1
- More transparent pricing and trial information


### Knitwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitwise/id6467653603)

This knitting companion helps you track rows and stitches without ads or login. It keeps the screen active while dimming to save battery, allowing one-tap counting and swipe-to-reset functionality. Future updates will include pattern input and side indicators.

**Highlights:** Ad-free tracking, No login required, Automatic screen dimming, One-tap row/stitch increase, Swipe to reset counter, Pattern input (coming soon), Right/Wrong side indicators (coming soon)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tally Counter free?

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

### Is Knitwise free?

Knitwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tally Counter or Knitwise?

Knitwise is rated higher. Tally Counter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Knitwise averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tally Counter or Knitwise have ads?

Neither Tally Counter nor Knitwise shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*