Comparison

Counter vs CountUp

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

About

CountUp

Easily track anything with a simple tap. This utility app offers customizable counters for various activities, from gym reps to inventory. Access your tallies on your iPhone, Home Screen, and Apple Watch, with offline syncing and group organization.

Highlights
  • Tap to count
  • Customizable counters
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app
  • Counter groups
  • Offline counting
  • Goal tracking
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Tap anywhere to count. Reps at the gym, people through a door, laps in the pool, prayer beads on a commute: CountUp is a tally counter that stays out of your way, on your iPhone, your Home Screen and your Apple Watch. START FROM A TEMPLATE Pick a starting point and CountUp sets it up for you: Workout, Inventory, Habit, Baby, Sports, Classroom, Warehouse, Prayer or Gardening. Each template fills in the name, color and goal, so you are counting in one tap. Templates are free, on first launch and every time you add a counter. COUNT FROM YOUR WRIST The Apple Watch app is included for everyone. Tap to add, count with your phone in your bag, and your counts sync back to your iPhone in seconds. It keeps counting offline. A COUNTER ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Add the small CountUp widget and tap plus without opening the app. Pick the counter from a list, pick its look, choose plus and minus or just plus, choose what a tap adds, and show the goal ring or hide it. CountUp Pro adds the medium and large sizes, the Lock Screen, a widget for a whole group, and a CountUp button in Control Center on iOS 18. COUNTER GROUPS Keep related tallies together and give each group an emoji you recognize at a glance. All your lifts in Push Day. Your whole class in Class 4B. Home and away in one match. The combined total is the big number, and each counter sits underneath it with its own plus button, so you can tally a whole session without opening a thing. WHAT PEOPLE COUNT - Gym: reps, sets and laps - Faith: tasbih, dhikr, rosary and mantra repetitions - Events and classrooms: headcount, attendance, people through a door - Work: stock counts and quick inventory tallies - Everything else: golf strokes, knitting rows, scores, glasses of water WHAT YOU CAN DO - Unlimited named, color-coded counters - Start from a free template or a blank counter - Group counters, give the group an emoji, and see the combined total - Tap anywhere in the lower half of the screen to add, long-press minus to subtract - Set a goal per counter and watch the progress ring fill - Every counting session logged with net change and peak value - Count on Apple Watch, offline, syncing back in seconds BUILT TO BE SAFE Reset and delete sit behind a confirmation with an undo window, never next to the count button. Your counts do not disappear by accident. ACCESSIBILITY FIRST VoiceOver announces every count out loud. The counting zone is the whole lower half of the screen. Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and full light and dark support throughout. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED No sign-up and no login. Your counters and history are stored on your device. FREE AND PRO Free gives you unlimited counters and groups, every template, goals, sessions, the Apple Watch app, the last 30 days of history, and the small Home Screen widget. CountUp Pro is a one-time unlock, not a subscription, and adds: - Medium and large Home Screen widgets - Every Lock Screen widget, including a whole group above the clock - The group and multi-counter widgets - The Control Center button on iOS 18 - Watch-face complications - Your full history, with charts and CSV export - Custom step sizes - Custom sounds: pick a count sound for each counter and preview it first Restore Purchases is always available in Settings. Small team. Fair prices. Apps that do one thing well.

Screenshots

Counter4 screens
CountUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Counter at none against CountUp's shown. Counter also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). CountUp's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 13 months). 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. Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and CountUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter ships an update every 13 months, CountUp every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Counter versus CountUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterCountUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan AugustyniakTien Dat Nguyen

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
1 purchases

CountUp

One-time1
  • CountUp Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CountUp free?
CountUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter or CountUp have ads?
CountUp shows ads; Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Counter or CountUp?
Counter ships an update every 13 months, and CountUp every 3 days. Most recently, Counter was updated on October 15, 2026 and CountUp on October 14, 2026.

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