Useful Counters and Countdowns vs Plink
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
Plink
This utility app provides a straightforward way to track counts for various items. It offers multiple customizable counters, organization into folders, and haptic feedback for each tap. The app supports dark mode and allows counting using hardware volume buttons.
- Multiple customizable counters
- Organize into folders
- Count with volume buttons
- Haptic feedback
- Dark mode support
- On-device storage
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Plink is the cleanest, fastest tally counter on iOS. Count anything — reps, inventory, laps, attendees, birds, whatever. One tap up, one tap down. Dead simple. • Multiple counters with custom colors • Organize into folders • Count with hardware volume buttons • Haptic feedback on every tap • Dark mode support • Everything stored on-device, no account needed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plink at none against Useful Counters and Countdowns's 1. Plink also leads on ads (none vs shown). Useful Counters and Countdowns's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Useful Counters and Countdowns sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Plink asks for nothing beyond the download.
Useful Counters and Countdowns ships an update every 2 weeks, Plink weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Useful Counters and Countdowns | Plink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandre Thil | ERIC JOHANNES CATALANO |
In-app purchases
Useful Counters and Countdowns
- Useful Counters Full Version$1.991 Month
Plink
No in-app purchases
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