Comparison

Counterella vs Kagi Assistant

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Counterella

Features
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Counterella counts down to the things you're looking forward to. Or counts up from something that already happened. The trip in three weeks, Mom's birthday, your first anniversary, 100 days smoke-free. Add an event, give it a date, and the app shows you how much time is left or how much has passed. On your Home Screen and Lock Screen too, if you like. The app is free, has no ads and doesn't need an account. Everything stays on your iPhone. ADD EVENTS AND KEEP TRACK All an event needs is a title and a date. If the date is in the future, Counterella counts down. If it's in the past, it counts up. The display updates live, down to the second, and a progress bar shows how much of the wait is already behind you. What else you can set: • Repeat: weekly, monthly or yearly. Birthdays or payday only need to be added once. • Category: Personal, Family, Work, Travel, Sports or Celebrations. You can filter the list by category. • An emoji and a color for each event, so they're easier to tell apart. • Reminders (more on that below). Sort the list by next date, title or recently created. Past events go to the archive with a swipe, or automatically if you prefer. You can bring in events straight from your calendar, and share any event as an image. With Siri and Shortcuts you can ask how long until an event, create a new one or open one directly. WIDGETS • One Counter (small): a single event with a progress ring • Counter List (medium): every event you've marked for the widget • Several Counters (medium): up to three events side by side • Lock Screen: circular, rectangular or inline REMINDERS Get a reminder a week, a day or an hour before, or when the event starts. For past events there are milestones: after 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 days, and on every anniversary. You choose the time of day for day-based reminders. LOOK AND FEEL Pick one of 13 accent colors, which also apply to the widgets, and choose light mode, dark mode or follow the system. You can change where the progress border starts and which way it runs. On the day of an event and at milestones there are small animations, which you can turn off. PRIVACY No tracking, no analytics, no account. Your events are stored only on your device and never sent anywhere.

About

Kagi Assistant

This app integrates a powerful search engine with over 30 AI models for current, source-backed answers. It offers private conversations, custom assistant creation, and flexible workflows without ads or tracking. Choose the right AI for any task and manage your interactions efficiently.

Highlights
  • Combines Kagi Search with 30+ AI models
  • Private conversations, data not used for training
  • Customizable assistants for specific workflows
  • Switch AI models mid-conversation
  • Edit prompts and upload files
  • Organize conversations into folders
Features
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Kagi Assistant combines Kagi Search with 30+ leading AI models, giving you the best of search and AI in one fast, ad-free app. Get current, source-backed answers, choose the right model for any task, and work without ads, tracking, or engagement-driven noise. • Combine Kagi Search with leading AI models Kagi Assistant pairs the world’s best search engine with state-of-the-art AI models for current, source-backed answers. • Choose from 30+ AI models Switch models at any point in a conversation without starting over. • Keep conversations private Your conversations are never used to train AI models, and your account information is never shared with model providers. Threads are deleted after 24 hours by default, with controls for changing retention. • Create custom assistants Configure assistants for research, coding, writing, or other workflows using custom instructions, models, web access, and Kagi Lenses. • Go quick or go deep Use Quick Assistant for straightforward questions or Research Assistant for complex, multi-step investigations. • Work your way Edit prompts, switch models mid-conversation, upload files, and organize threads into folders. Model and feature availability varies by subscription plan. By using Kagi Assistant, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://kagi.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://kagi.com/privacy#Terms-of-use

Screenshots

Counterella4 screens
Kagi Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kagi Assistant at every 10 days against Counterella's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Counterella sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Kagi Assistant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $28.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counterella ships an update every 3 months, Kagi Assistant every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Counterella versus Kagi Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterellaKagi Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—43 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSinja FlachKagi Inc.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Counterella

One-time5
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Coffee$3.99
  • Cocktail2 variants$8.99
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  • Meal$11.99
  • Meal$12.99
1 purchases

Kagi Assistant

Subscriptions1
  • Ultimate Monthly$28.991 Month

Questions

Is Counterella free?
Counterella is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kagi Assistant free?
Kagi Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counterella or Kagi Assistant have ads?
Neither Counterella nor Kagi Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counterella or Kagi Assistant?
Counterella ships an update every 3 months, and Kagi Assistant every 10 days. Most recently, Counterella was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kagi Assistant on November 7, 2026.

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