Comparison

Counter vs Color Counters

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

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About

Counter

Features
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Simple Counter - Cico is a simple and powerful tally counter for counting anything. Create as many counters as you need, count up and down with plus and minus, and undo any mistake in a tap. No clutter, no learning curve — just clean, reliable counting. Whether you're tracking daily habits, tallying inventory, counting people and cars, or managing event attendance, Click Counter keeps every number in one place. KEY FEATURES - Multiple counters — create unlimited counters for different items or activities - Simple controls — plus, minus, and undo buttons on every counter - Customizable colors — pick from a range of colors to organize your counters - Three view modes — switch between counter cards, list view, and full-screen - Clean design — a minimalist, distraction-free interface that's easy to use - Works offline — no internet, no account, no sign-up THREE VIEW MODES - Counter cards — see all your counters as tappable cards at a glance - List view — a compact list to manage many counters in one scroll - Full-screen mode — focus on a single counter with a big, clear number PERFECT FOR - Tracking daily habits and routines - Tallying inventory, stock, or items as you go - Counting people, guests, or arrivals at a door - Counting cars, vehicles, or passing traffic - Managing attendance at events, classes, or meetings - Keeping a running tally of anything, without pen and paper FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What is Simple Counter - Cico? A: Click Counter is a simple tally counter app. You create counters, tap plus or minus to change the number, and undo if you make a mistake. It replaces a physical hand clicker or pen-and-paper tally. Q: Can I create more than one counter? A: Yes. You can create unlimited counters, so every item, activity, or habit gets its own count. Q: What are the three view modes? A: Counter cards show all your counters as cards, list view gives you a compact scrollable list, and full-screen mode puts a single counter front and center with a large number. Q: Can I organize my counters? A: Yes. You can assign each counter a color to tell them apart. Q: Can I count down and undo? A: Yes. Every counter has plus, minus, and undo, so you can count up, count down, and instantly fix an accidental tap. Q: Is Click Counter free to use? A: Yes. You can download Click Counter and start counting right away. There is a Pro version if you want to create unlimited counters. Q: Does Click Counter work offline? A: Yes. It works fully offline — no internet connection, account, or sign-up is required. Q: Is it easy to use? A: Very. The design is minimalist and distraction-free, with nothing to set up and nothing to learn. Please note: Simple Counter - Cico is not intended for medical or safety-critical counting. Download Simple Counter - Cico and start counting anything — one tap at a time. privacy policy: https://mrjohn10.github.io/cico/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://mrjohn10.github.io/cico/terms-of-service

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Color Counters

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Color Counter is a user-friendly counter app designed to effortlessly track multiple values. Features: - Reset button and minus button - Multiple theme colors - Multiple counter

Screenshots

Counter4 screens
Color Counters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Counters at none against Counter's 3. Color Counters also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Color Counters asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter ships an update every 13 months, Color Counters every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Counter versus Color Counters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterColor Counters
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan AugustyniakMOMOKA TSUNEZUKA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Counter

Subscriptions3
  • Full Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Color Counters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color Counters free?
Color Counters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Counter or Color Counters have ads?
Color Counters shows ads; Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Counter or Color Counters?
Counter ships an update every 13 months, and Color Counters every 4 months. Most recently, Counter was updated on September 29, 2026 and Color Counters on October 2, 2026.

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