Useful Counters and Countdowns vs Maicro Vault
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
Maicro Vault
Securely store and manage your sensitive information with a robust, encrypted vault. Access your data across devices using your preferred cloud storage, all without requiring accounts or relying on external servers.
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- Single encrypted file storage
- Sync via Google Drive/Dropbox
- No account registration
- Biometric unlock
- Auto-lock and clipboard clearing
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Maicro Vault is a secure, encrypted credential manager that keeps your sensitive data locked in a single encrypted file — with no accounts, no cloud login, and no recovery. Your vault is protected by AES-256-GCM encryption with a master secret only you know. Sync your encrypted vault file across devices using your own Google Drive, Dropbox, or WebDAV server. We never see your data. Features: - AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption - Single encrypted .safe file - Sync via your own Google Drive or Dropbox - No accounts or registration required - Biometric unlock (Face ID / Touch ID) - Auto-lock after inactivity - Clipboard auto-clear after 30 seconds - No recovery by design — your secret, your responsibility
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Useful Counters and Countdowns at Free against Maicro Vault's $4.99. Useful Counters and Countdowns also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Maicro Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
Useful Counters and Countdowns is free to download; Maicro Vault costs $4.99 up front. Useful Counters and Countdowns sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Maicro Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.
Useful Counters and Countdowns ships an update every 2 weeks, Maicro Vault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Useful Counters and Countdowns | Maicro Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandre Thil | Maicro Machines Holdings, LLC |
In-app purchases
Useful Counters and Countdowns
- Useful Counters Full Version$1.991 Month
Maicro Vault
No in-app purchases





