Comparison

DotCounter vs Formula Canvas

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

Head to head
About

DotCounter

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

Formula Canvas

Features
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Formula Canvas is a native math workspace for writing formulas, building study notes, and preparing clean LaTeX without fighting plain text syntax. Create expressions visually with a structured math keyboard. Add fractions, radicals, superscripts, subscripts, sums, products, integrals, scalable brackets, matrices, equation systems, accents, Greek letters, arrows, relations, set symbols, and common functions. Tap to place the cursor, move through formula structures with direction controls, and undo or redo edits as you work. The live LaTeX preview keeps your source visible while you edit. Copy LaTeX instantly, or unlock advanced export and sharing with Formula Canvas Pro. Formula Canvas also includes a document workspace for longer notes. Combine text blocks, formula blocks, and handwriting blocks in the same document, then keep everything organized in a local document list. Use the drawing canvas for quick geometry sketches, annotations, diagrams, and handwritten ideas. Apple Pencil is supported through PencilKit, and built-in shape stamps help you insert lines, arrows, rectangles, and ellipses quickly. Built fully native with Swift and Core Graphics, Formula Canvas is designed for responsive formula editing on iPhone and iPad. Key features: - Visual WYSIWYG math formula editing - Structured keyboard for symbols, functions, calculus, matrices, and formulas - Fractions, roots, scripts, limits, integrals, matrices, delimiters, and accents - Tap-based cursor placement and structural navigation controls - Live LaTeX preview with copy support - Multi-block documents with text, formulas, and handwriting - PencilKit drawing with Apple Pencil support - Shape stamps for lines, arrows, rectangles, and ellipses - Local document storage on your device - Optional one-time Pro upgrade, no subscription Formula Canvas Pro unlocks unlimited formula documents, advanced LaTeX export and sharing, and handwriting and drawing tools.

Screenshots

DotCounter4 screens
Formula Canvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Formula Canvas at none against DotCounter's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DotCounter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Formula Canvas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DotCounter versus Formula Canvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotCounterFormula Canvas
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChisato Nakagawa杏娣 吴

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DotCounter

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

Formula Canvas

One-time1
  • Formula Canvas Pro$4.99

Questions

Is DotCounter free?
DotCounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formula Canvas free?
Formula Canvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DotCounter or Formula Canvas have ads?
DotCounter shows ads; Formula Canvas does not.

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