The Counter++ vs Tally
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Counter++
A versatile counter application that synchronizes data across all Apple devices via iCloud. It offers widget and shortcut support for quick updates and automations, along with detailed statistical information.
- iCloud synchronization across devices
- Widget and Standby support
- Shortcut integration for automations
- Statistical information display
- Support for all Apple platforms
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The Counter++ is a simple, but powerful counter app. The app is available everywhere, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS macOS, tvOS and visionOS. All data are synched via iCloud. Features: - Widget and Standby Support: You can update the count by taping the widget. - Shortcut Support: The app provides several primitive operations, and you can make a shortcut and automation for yourself. - Statistical information - All Platforms Support: The app is available on all of your devices. - iCloud Sync: Your counts are synchronized across all devices, effortlessly.
Tally
Easily track any number of items with a single tap. This utility app provides a clear display of your current count and seamlessly syncs your data across devices using iCloud. Perfect for various tracking needs, from habits to scores.
- Effortless one-tap counting
- Clear, bold count display
- Seamless iCloud sync
- Track habits, scores, and more
- iPhone and iPad support
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Never lose count again! Whether you're tracking knitting stitches, dart scores, baby kicks, tasbih beads, gym reps, or daily habits — Tally is the simple, reliable tally counter app for your iPhone and iPad. One tap, one count, every time. Here's what makes Tally the perfect counter app: - Effortless Counting: Just tap the largest button to keep track of anything — stitches, laps, scores, kicks, beads, you name it! - At-a-glance view: The clear, bold display shows your current count. - Seamless iCloud Sync: Never worry about losing your counts, automatically saves your data to iCloud across all your devices. Download Tally today and experience the joy of effortless counting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tally at 4.6 against The Counter++'s 3.0. Tally also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). The Counter++'s advantage is device support (6 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tally holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The Counter++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Tally every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Counter++ | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junnosuke Matsumoto | Fawkes Wei |
Customer experience
The Counter++
Tally
In-app purchases
The Counter++
No in-app purchases
Tally
No in-app purchases
