Comparison

EKtimer vs Tally Counter

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

Head to head
About

EKtimer

Features
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A simple timer that's divides time into sequences of steps. Each step may play a sound when it ends. The app may also control supported external displays.

About

Tally Counter

Features
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The fastest way to count anything — from the Home Screen, Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Tally Counter is a simple, beautiful clicker for reps, laps, rows, people, scores, habits and inventory. Tap +, see the number, done. When you need more, there are goals, streaks, charts and widgets that actually stay in sync. COUNT WITHOUT OPENING THE APP • Interactive Home Screen widgets with + and − buttons (small, medium, large, extra large) • Lock Screen widgets: circular gauge, rectangular and inline • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with + and − • Control Center button and Action Button • Siri & Shortcuts: increase, decrease, reset, set or read any counter COUNT HANDS-FREE • Use the volume buttons as a clicker • Tap anywhere on screen in focus mode • Keep the screen awake while counting • Haptic feedback and click sounds GOALS & HABITS • Set a goal and watch the progress ring fill up • Auto-reset daily, weekly, monthly or yearly • Streaks and daily charts show your progress over time • Full history of every tap with undo ORGANIZED YOUR WAY • Unlimited counters with Pro (3 free) • Custom step values, negative values, notes and lock • 14 colors, SF Symbols or emoji icons • Groups to keep counters together • 12 ready-made templates: push-ups, water, coffee, laps, pages read, knitting rows, dhikr / tasbih, people count, inventory, score and more SYNC & EXPORT • iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad • Export history to CSV PERFECT FOR • Workouts — reps, sets, push-ups and laps • Knitting and crochet — row and stitch counter • Dhikr and tasbih prayer counting • Events — people, attendance and crowd counting • Board games and sports — score keeper • Inventory, traffic and bird counts • Habits — water, coffee, cigarettes, pages read TALLY COUNTER PRO Unlimited counters, charts and full history, CSV export, iCloud sync, groups and Live Activities. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Notice-09-02 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-09-02-6

Screenshots

EKtimer3 screens
Tally Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EKtimer at none against Tally Counter's 3. EKtimer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Tally Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. EKtimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EKtimer ships an update every 4 months, Tally Counter every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
EKtimer versus Tally Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEKtimerTally Counter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon BergKostiantyn Krizhanovskyi

In-app purchases

None

EKtimer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tally Counter

Subscriptions3
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PRO$34.991 Year

Questions

Is EKtimer free?
EKtimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tally Counter free?
Tally Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EKtimer or Tally Counter have ads?
Neither EKtimer nor Tally Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EKtimer or Tally Counter?
EKtimer ships an update every 4 months, and Tally Counter every 7 months. Most recently, EKtimer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tally Counter on October 7, 2026.

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