Tally vs Headcounter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tally
Easily track any number of items with a single tap. This utility app provides a clear display of your current count and seamlessly syncs your data across devices using iCloud. Perfect for various tracking needs, from habits to scores.
- Effortless one-tap counting
- Clear, bold count display
- Seamless iCloud sync
- Track habits, scores, and more
- iPhone and iPad support
Read full descriptionHide full description
Never lose count again! Whether you're tracking knitting stitches, dart scores, baby kicks, tasbih beads, gym reps, or daily habits — Tally is the simple, reliable tally counter app for your iPhone and iPad. One tap, one count, every time. Here's what makes Tally the perfect counter app: - Effortless Counting: Just tap the largest button to keep track of anything — stitches, laps, scores, kicks, beads, you name it! - At-a-glance view: The clear, bold display shows your current count. - Seamless iCloud Sync: Never worry about losing your counts, automatically saves your data to iCloud across all your devices. Download Tally today and experience the joy of effortless counting!
Headcounter
Read full descriptionHide full description
A simple tool to complete head counts for all different types of scenarios. Includes: - Simple and easy UI to navigate and start new counts, save, and read count history - Entry history, with date and time of each entry, areas and counts - Confirmation for each count: Ability to "confirm" a count by signing it off - Customisable themes and settings
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Headcounter at weekly against Tally's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tally ships an update every 2 weeks, Headcounter weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Tally | Headcounter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fawkes Wei | Angus Manley |
In-app purchases
Tally
No in-app purchases
Headcounter
No in-app purchases
