Comparison

Authority Counter vs Elden Ring Armor Optimizer

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

Head to head
About

Authority Counter

Track scores for the board game Star Empires with this convenient app. It supports up to four players, offers customizable flag colors for easy identification, and allows for point rotation for shared play. Adjust the starting authority value and enjoy a space-themed background.

Highlights
  • Up to four player support
  • Customizable flag colors
  • Point rotation for shared play
  • Adjustable starting authority
  • Apple Watch app
  • Space background
Features
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This is a simple but effective app for keeping score in the board game Star Empires. The app has features that make the gameplay convenient and understandable. - Support for up to four players. - Selection of the flag color for visual differentiation of each player's points. - Display of buttons on both sides and rotation of points: for convenient play at one table. - Selection of the starting value of authority. - Apple Watch app .. and space background.

About

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer

Features
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We all know that Souls style games are really about fashion, but sometimes you've just got to survive. Use the convenient, searchable checklist to track your acquired armor and optimize your build based on your desired dodge roll speed and damage resistance type. Because not all threats are physical, the optimizer works for all non-physical damage affinities as well. Try light rolling. It's fun! If you like your helmet, you can keep it. Using the helmet specific optimizer lets you optimize around any head piece of your choice. Currently the optimizer is English only. Requests for other languages will be considered.

Screenshots

Authority Counter4 screens
Elden Ring Armor Optimizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Authority Counter at none against Elden Ring Armor Optimizer's 1. Authority Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price 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. Elden Ring Armor Optimizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Authority Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authority Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, Elden Ring Armor Optimizer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Authority Counter versus Elden Ring Armor Optimizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthority CounterElden Ring Armor Optimizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVladislav AntonovJason King

In-app purchases

None

Authority Counter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Authority Counter free?
Authority Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elden Ring Armor Optimizer free?
Elden Ring Armor Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authority Counter or Elden Ring Armor Optimizer have ads?
Elden Ring Armor Optimizer shows ads; Authority Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Authority Counter or Elden Ring Armor Optimizer?
Authority Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elden Ring Armor Optimizer every 4 months. Most recently, Authority Counter was updated on October 7, 2026 and Elden Ring Armor Optimizer on September 29, 2026.

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