Useful Counters and Countdowns vs Cool Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Useful Counters and Countdowns
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Our application allows you to create button type counters very easily and quickly. For example, you can: - Count a number of people - Count a number of printed sheets - Manage your stocks - On vacation, count each person's expenses... - ... The values of the accounts can be changed after the main screen. There is a Plus, Minus and Reset button. The counters are configurable, it is possible to emit a beep and vibrations each time you press the button. The data is exportable in Json format and chargeable to other devices. Our app is free up to one counter, the full version is needed to use more counters. - Your iTunes account is debited on purchase confirmation. When renewing, your account is charged the same amount within 24 hours before the end of the current period. These options are billed through iTunes and are automatically renewed each month. - Automatic renewal can be disabled in user account settings. You can create, modify, or cancel your subscriptions whenever you want from your iTunes account. The automatic renewal cancellation must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. No cancellation is possible during the current active period. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and https://www.usefulcounters.com/eula Data privacy : https://www.usefulcounters.com/privacy
Cool Counter
This app offers a straightforward and efficient method for tracking progress towards goals. Its clean design and Apple Watch integration allow for focused counting anywhere, with optional haptic feedback for a responsive feel.
- Simple and fast counting
- Progress tracking towards goals
- Distraction-free design
- Apple Watch support
- Optional click sounds and haptics
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Cool Counter is the simplest and fastest way to count anything and track your progress toward a goal. With a clean, distraction-free design and seamless Apple Watch support, you can tap, feel, and stay focused anywhere. Get satisfying feedback with optional click sounds and haptics so every tap feels responsive and intentional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cool Counter at none against Useful Counters and Countdowns's shown. Useful Counters and Countdowns's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Useful Counters and Countdowns sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Cool Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Useful Counters and Countdowns ships an update every 2 weeks, Cool Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Useful Counters and Countdowns | Cool Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandre Thil | Forgio Technologies, LLC |
In-app purchases
Useful Counters and Countdowns
- Useful Counters Full Version$1.991 Month
Cool Counter
- Lifetime Access$1.99
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