DotCounter vs UpCount Tally
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DotCounter
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This counter lets you freely set how much the value increases or decreases with each tap. For example, you can count in increments of any number—such as 2, 4, 6, 8—or use decimals like 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and so on. ■ COUNTER SETTINGS – COUNTER NAME Set a custom name for each counter. – INCREASE / DECREASE PER COUNT You can set this to either a decimal or an integer. Each tap will increase or decrease the total by this amount. Example: If set to “0.5”, the count will go 0.5 → 1.0 → 1.5 → 2.0 → 2.5 → 3.0... – INITIAL VALUE Set the starting value for the counter. If left blank, counting begins from 0. – TARGET VALUE Set a target value for the counter. You can also combine this with an initial value to count down toward 0. – UNIT Set a unit to display below the count value. – NOTE Add notes or details about the counter. – SEARCH TAG If you have multiple counters, you can filter and display specific ones using tags. – COLORS AND SHAPES Choose a theme color and background shape for each counter. This app is free to use, so advertisements will be displayed. If you have feature requests or feedback, please feel free to leave a review on the App Store. ■Premium Unlock Premium with a one‑time purchase: • Home Screen widget for your favorite counter • Ad‑free experience • Customizable button colors ■terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html ■privacypolicy https://megamim.online/multicustomcounter-privacypolicy-en/
UpCount Tally
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CountUp Tally – Simple counters for everyday life CountUp Tally helps you track anything that matters to you. Whether it’s habits, workouts, routines, goals, or daily activities, CountUp Tally makes counting fast, clear, and reliable. Create counters for any purpose, increment them with a single tap, and keep an overview of your progress over time. Designed to stay out of your way, CountUp Tally focuses on speed, clarity, and ease of use. Key features • Create unlimited counters for any activity • Increment and decrement values with a single tap • View detailed change history and daily progress • Set personal targets and track progress visually • Calendar view to see activity over time • Flexible sorting and layout options • Custom icons and names for each counter • Clean, distraction-free interface • Fully offline — no account required Built for privacy CountUp Tally works completely offline. All data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted or shared. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no analytics. Designed for simplicity CountUp Tally adapts to your preferences: • Choose different tile sizes and layouts • Switch between total counts and day-based views • Enable or disable haptic feedback • Customize counters to fit your workflow Whether you’re tracking habits, fitness, productivity, or something entirely personal, CountUp Tally gives you a simple tool that just works. No subscriptions. No ads. No clutter. Just counting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpCount Tally at none against DotCounter's 1. UpCount Tally also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. DotCounter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UpCount Tally asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DotCounter | UpCount Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chisato Nakagawa | Jan Grasshoff |
In-app purchases
DotCounter
- Ad-free and feature unlock$2.99
UpCount Tally
No in-app purchases









