Comparison

CountMode vs Iudex Arcanum

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

Head to head
About

CountMode

This app offers a straightforward way to track various items, from daily activities to project tasks. Its intuitive design and clean interface make it easy to manage multiple counts without any distractions. Enjoy a private and completely free counting experience.

Highlights
  • Create and manage multiple counters
  • Increment/decrement counts with a tap
  • Customize counter names
  • Track scores, reps, people, and more
  • Intuitive and simple design
  • Private data storage
Features
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CountMode: Your Essential Counting Tool Do you often find yourself needing to keep track of various things throughout your day? Are you looking for an activity on a road trip to keep the kids engaged with their environment? CountMode is here to help! Designed with simplicity and elegance in mind, CountMode is the ultimate app for counting anything you need. From tracking your daily steps to keeping a tally of project tasks, CountMode is versatile and easy to use. Why Choose CountMode? • Extremely Simple: Intuitive design makes it easy for anyone to use without unnecessary features. • Beautiful Interface: Enjoy a visually pleasing experience. • Completely Free: No hidden charges or subscriptions. • Ad-Free Experience: No interruptions, ever. • Private: Your data stays on your device, ensuring complete privacy. Key Features: • Create and manage multiple counters. • Easily increment or decrement counts with a tap. • Customize counter names to suit your needs. • Perfect for tracking scores, exercise reps, people, planes, or whatever you can imagine. Whether you need to count daily water intake, track your exercise progress, or manage project tasks, CountMode is the app for you. Download now and start counting!

About

Iudex Arcanum

Features
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Iudex Arcanum is a rules judge, life counter, and AI deck builder for Magic and other trading card games — built for the real table, in real time. Stop pausing the game to argue. Ask the AI judge any rules question in plain English and get an instant answer that cites the exact Comprehensive Rules number, with a confidence level and a Dispute/Override flow for table calls. FREE — NO ACCOUNT NEEDED - 2–4 player life tracker with poison, commander damage, commander tax, and custom counters - Commander starts at 40; turn phases and a phase timer - The Stack: push spells & abilities and resolve them in order - Works at the table on your phone, even offline WITH AN ACCOUNT (pay-as-you-go — a few cents each, no subscription) - AI Rules Judge — cited rulings for any interaction - AI Deck Builder — describe a format, colors, budget and power tier; get a full legal decklist with a game plan - Card Lookup — plain-English search ("blue counterspell under two mana") - Camera Card Recognition — point your phone at a card; it's identified in about a second and logged - Card Check — estimate genuine vs. proxy and grade a card's condition No subscription. You only pay for the AI features you actually use, billed as small pay-as-you-go credit. New members get free credit to try everything. Supports Commander / EDH, Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, and Pauper. Unofficial & fan-made. Not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast.

Screenshots

CountMode3 screens
Iudex Arcanum4 screens

Verdict

The call

CountMode and Iudex Arcanum are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CountMode versus Iudex Arcanum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountModeIudex Arcanum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPitch Interactive, Inc.Jeffrey Baumgarn

In-app purchases

None

CountMode

No in-app purchases

None

Iudex Arcanum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CountMode free?
CountMode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iudex Arcanum free?
Iudex Arcanum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CountMode or Iudex Arcanum have ads?
Neither CountMode nor Iudex Arcanum shows ads.

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