Comparison

Tally Counter vs LabCountimer

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

Head to head
About

Tally Counter

Easily track anything with a simple tap. This utility app allows you to create custom counters for various activities, set goals, and receive reminders. It offers features like iCloud sync, home screen widgets, and customizable layouts for efficient tracking.

Highlights
  • Customizable counters with names, icons, and colors
  • Tap to add or subtract with adjustable step values
  • Goal setting and reminders
  • Auto-reset options (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
  • Folders for organization and archiving
  • Home Screen widgets for quick counting
  • iCloud sync for cross-device consistency
Features
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Tally Counter is a tap counter and clicker for iPhone and iPad. Tap once and the number goes up by one. Use it to count anything you would rather not keep in your head: reps, laps, rows, people, pills, prayers. Fitness & Sports Pitch count for a ballgame, laps in the pool, reps and sets at the gym, points on game night. Crafts Knitting rows, crochet stitches, pattern repeats. Count as you go and pick the project back up later. Prayer & Meditation Tasbih, dhikr and mantra counts, one tap per bead or breath. Work & Events Headcount at the door, foot traffic, inventory on the shelf, attendance at a class. Daily Habits Glasses of water, pills taken, pages read. Set a reminder and let the counter reset itself each day. Features - Counters with their own name, icon, color and note - Tap to add or subtract, with a step you choose (+1, +5, +10) - Set a goal for any counter - Reminders on the days and at the time you pick - Auto reset every day, week, month or year, at a time you choose - Folders to sort counters, and archive for the ones you are done with - Every change is saved with a timestamp, and the Stats screen shows your daily counts - Home Screen widgets in small, medium and large that you can tap to count - iCloud sync keeps your counters when you switch devices - Haptic feedback and sound effects, both can be turned off - Keep the screen on while you count - Pick an accent color, and use light, dark or match the system - Five list layouts: list, medium, compact, grid and minimal - Available in 34 languages Tally Pro The free version gives you up to 3 counters and 1 folder. Tally Pro adds: - Unlimited counters and folders - Monthly trends and a heatmap on the Stats screen - Export your history as CSV or PDF Subscription Tally Pro is offered as a weekly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically. Your account is charged for the plan you selected within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The one-time purchase does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://tallycounter.andyrgb.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://tallycounter.andyrgb.com/terms

About

LabCountimer

Features
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LabCountimer helps researchers manage overlapping wait times for PCR, Western blot, ELISA, cell culture, and other lab workflows. Every step can be a timer, a counter, or both — so one session captures "wash 3×, 5 min each," counting and timing together. ■ Key Features - Run multiple timers and counters simultaneously - Save chained sessions (reusable multi-step timer/counter workflows) as library entries - Completion notifications (works in the background) - Experiment history (Free: 7 days / Pro: no time limit) ■ Pro (one-time purchase) - CSV export of experiment records - Unlimited saves for your custom timers and chained sessions - No time limit on history retention - No ads ■ Privacy App-generated data (timers, sessions, history, settings) is stored on the device only and is not sent to external servers. No account required. The free tier shows ads via Google AdMob. The ad SDK may process device-level data per Google's policies. The Pro tier shows no ads and makes no ad requests. ■ Disclaimer For research, education, and lab workflow timing only. Not intended for medical, clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, drug-dosing, or regulated laboratory use. ■ Support Requests and bug reports: https://cedarlab.dev/labcountimer/support-en.html

Screenshots

Tally Counter4 screens
LabCountimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tally Counter at none against LabCountimer's shown. LabCountimer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tally Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and LabCountimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tally Counter versus LabCountimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTally CounterLabCountimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer汇杭 钟Akira Sugiyama

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tally Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
1 purchases

LabCountimer

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Tally Counter free?
Tally Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LabCountimer free?
LabCountimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tally Counter or LabCountimer have ads?
LabCountimer shows ads; Tally Counter does not.

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