Comparison

DotCounter vs KeepCount

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

Head to head
About

DotCounter

This flexible counter app allows you to customize increments, starting values, and units for each count. Set targets, add notes, and organize with tags. Personalize with colors and shapes, with an optional premium upgrade for widgets and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable increment/decrement values
  • Set initial and target values
  • Add custom units and notes
  • Organize counters with tags
  • Personalize with themes and shapes
  • Home screen widget (Premium)
Features
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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/

About

KeepCount

This app transforms your device into a customizable tally board for tracking anything from game scores and workouts to inventory and habits. Easily add, resize, and color-code counters, with options for undo/redo and home screen widgets for quick access. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited boards and history.

Highlights
  • Customizable tally boards
  • Count up, down, or exact numbers
  • Adjustable step values
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Home screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
Features
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Count what matters, one tap at a time. KeepCount turns your iPhone or iPad into a colorful board of counters for game scores, workouts, attendance, inventory, knitting rows, habits, and everyday tallies. COUNT YOUR WAY • Count up, count down, or enter an exact number. • Choose a step from 1 to 100 and a starting value for each counter. • Fix mistakes with undo and redo. MAKE IT YOURS • Add, resize, and arrange counters to fit your board. • Give each counter a label and a preset or custom color. • Keep work, home, and game night separate with three free boards. KEEP COUNTS WITHIN REACH • Add an interactive board widget to your Home Screen. Tap to count; Enter Number counters open KeepCount’s keypad. • Use Siri and Shortcuts to change, check, or reset a counter. • On iPhone Duo, use the inner or outer display. Partially folded tabletop mode puts the whole board above the fold and matching controls below; flat mode keeps the usual board. KeepCount Pro Upgrade for unlimited boards, full activity history, and an ad-free interface. Review count changes, resets, and edits; rapid taps may be grouped into one history entry. Monthly and yearly subscription options are available. Counting works offline. Your boards, counter values, and activity history are stored locally on your device. Purchases, restoring Pro, and some connected services require internet access. See our privacy policy for information about purchases, analytics, ads, and crash diagnostics. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://keepcount.app/privacy

Screenshots

DotCounter4 screens
KeepCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KeepCount at none against DotCounter's shown. KeepCount also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. DotCounter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KeepCount sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotCounter ships an update every 3 months, KeepCount every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DotCounter versus KeepCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotCounterKeepCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChisato Nakagawa1881 Digital, LLC

Customer experience

DotCounter

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

KeepCount

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DotCounter

One-time1
  • Ad-free and feature unlock$2.99
2 purchases

KeepCount

Subscriptions2
  • KeepCount Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • KeepCount Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is DotCounter free?
DotCounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeepCount free?
KeepCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DotCounter or KeepCount have ads?
DotCounter shows ads; KeepCount does not.
Which is updated more often, DotCounter or KeepCount?
DotCounter ships an update every 3 months, and KeepCount every 10 days. Most recently, DotCounter was updated on November 4, 2026 and KeepCount on November 9, 2026.

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