Comparison

Control vs Counter tracker

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

Head to head
About

Control

Transform your mobile device into a versatile network command center. Control smart home devices, send custom commands, and manage your network with a single tap. Features include HTTP server, MIDI control, and collaborative grids.

Highlights
  • HTTP Server capabilities
  • Bluetooth MIDI control
  • Multi-protocol command sending
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Action chaining
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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Control-It turns your iPhone or iPad into a pocket-sized command center for everything on your network. Toggle your lights, open your garage, send HTTP requests, or dispatch MIDI messages—all with a single tap and zero extra hardware. Now with HTTP Server capabilities, MIDI sessions and MIDI input and a Bluetooth MIDI Bridge, Control-It is more powerful than ever. What You Can Do - NEW: HTTP Server: Turn your device into a powerful server to trigger actions remotely via simple HTTP requests. - NEW: MIDI Engine: Seamlessly connect and control Bluetooth MIDI devices without cables. - NEW: Bluetooth Bridge: Not on the same WIFI network as your other devices? Setup a Bluetooth Bridge and control devices without WIFI. - Collaborative Grids: Sync grids instantly with your team. Real-time collaboration is now faster and more reliable. - Multi-Protocol Control: Fire commands over HTTP, TCP, UDP, OSC, and MIDI. - Grid Builder: Create custom layouts for fast, organized control. - Chain Actions: Trigger entire sequences of commands with a single button press. - Smart Responses: Parse & display HTTP responses using JSONPath rules. Why You’ll Love It - Fresh New Look: A modernized, sleek user interface designed for clarity and ease of use. - 100% Free: No subscriptions, no paywalls, and no "Pro" tiers. Every feature is yours, forever. - Instant: Commands leave the phone the moment you tap. - Adaptable: Mix protocols, layouts, and workflows to fit shows, studios, and living rooms alike. - Mobile-First: Built for dark stages, full hands, and those who need reliable tools on the go. - Community-Driven: Upload your grids and actions to the "Shop" or find new ones made by others in the community. Grow with Us Control-It was born backstage, between camera cuts, lighting cues, and last-minute changes. It’s created by a Production Director and made for anyone who needs tools that simply work. Have an idea? Email the Developer with your requests. Privacy Policy: https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/terms.html

About

Counter tracker

Easily track anything with customizable counters. Log every increment and decrement with timestamps for a full history. Organize your tracking with vibrant colors and a simple, focused interface.

Highlights
  • Multiple customizable counters
  • Color-coded organization
  • Full history log with timestamps
  • Simple and focused interface
  • Swipe to edit, reset, or delete
  • Drag and drop reordering
Features
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Counter Tracker — Count Anything, All in One Place. No fees, No adds, Ever. Whether you're tracking water intake, workout reps, meditation minutes, or anything else — Counter Tracker makes counting simple, colorful, and effortless. MULTIPLE COUNTERS Create as many counters as you need. Each one is fully customizable with a name, starting value, increment amount, and your choice of color. ORGANIZE WITH COLOR Assign colors to your counters to group and organize them visually. At a glance, you always know what you're tracking. FULL HISTORY LOG Every increment and decrement is logged with a timestamp. Review your complete history, filtered by counter or date — so you never lose track of your progress. SIMPLE & FOCUSED No subscriptions. No ads. No unnecessary complexity. Just a clean, fast counter app that gets out of your way. CUSTOMIZE YOUR WAY Swipe any counter to edit, reset, or delete it. Reorder counters with drag and drop. Everything works exactly the way you'd expect. BUILT FOR DAILY USE Counter Tracker is designed to be the first app you reach for when you need to count something — fast, reliable, and always ready. — Download Counter Tracker today and start counting what matters to you.

Screenshots

Control4 screens
Counter tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Control and Counter tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Control against 5.0 for Counter tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Counter tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Control versus Counter tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlCounter tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah CrandellPraveen Kumar Vedanti

Customer experience

Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Counter tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

None

Counter tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter tracker free?
Counter tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control or Counter tracker?
Control and Counter tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Control or Counter tracker have ads?
Neither Control nor Counter tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or Counter tracker?
Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Counter tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and Counter tracker on October 7, 2026.

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