The Counter++ vs Chimaki
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.
Chimaki
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Chimaki is a simple app that helps you read a passage in bilingual conveniently. - Supports 20 languages for translation - Supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS - Works offline - Able to use Apple Intelligence to improve translate - Able to adjust paragraphing method
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chimaki at every 3 days against The Counter++'s every 3 weeks. The Counter++'s advantage is device support (6 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
The Counter++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Chimaki every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Counter++ | Chimaki |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junnosuke Matsumoto | 力 雷 |
In-app purchases
The Counter++
No in-app purchases
Chimaki
No in-app purchases
