Comparison

Tally vs Countdown Widget

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

Head to head
About

Tally

Features
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Transform the way you count and track with Tally Counter - the most powerful and intuitive counting app on your device. Whether you're tracking daily habits, counting inventory, monitoring exercise reps, or keeping score in games, Tally Counter makes it effortless. Unlimited Counters - Create as many counters as you need. No limits, no restrictions - track everything that matters to you in one organized place. Smart Customization - Set custom step counts (count by 1s, 5s, 10s, or any increment) - Choose counting direction (up, down, or both) - Set target goals - Add detailed notes to each count entry - Override current value at any time Complete History & Insights - View full history of all counting sessions + Visual usage heatmap shows your tracking patterns Backup - Export all data as JSON files & import from them Flexible Views - Switch between grid and list views to match your preference. Organize your counters exactly how you want to see them. Perfect for: - Habit tracking and daily routines - Exercise rep counting and fitness goals - Inventory management and stock counting - Event attendance and crowd counting - Game scoring and competition tracking - Meditation and breathing exercise counts Other Features - Clean, intuitive interface that's easy to use - Comprehensive tracking without complexity - Your data stays private and secure, we don't collect or sell data - Works offline - no internet required

About

Countdown Widget

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Never miss a moment again! BetterCount is the ultimate Countdown Timer and Event Widget app to track all the important dates and moments that matter most in your life. From your next Holiday to a special Birthday, see a beautiful Countdown right on your Home Screen. BetterCount is the most powerful, beautiful, and minimalist way to count down to any event and count up from past ones. With a clean and modern interface, you can create a personalized Timer in seconds. Key Features: * Beautiful Widgets: Get a stunning Countdown Widget on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Our widgets are clean, modern, and designed to look great with any wallpaper. (Exclusive widget styles available with Pro). * Powerful Customization: Personalize every Countdown! Choose from a great selection of icons and themes. For full access to hundreds of options and to use your own photos as backgrounds, an upgrade to Pro is available. * Count Up & Down: Track upcoming events with a Countdown Timer or remember past moments like an Anniversary with the Count Up feature. * Smart Notifications: Get timely Alerts and Reminders for your upcoming events. Our Notifications are customizable so you never miss a beat. (Advanced options available in Pro). * Share Your Events: Easily Share your beautiful countdowns with friends and family for a shared sense of excitement for any Birthday, Vacation, or Wedding! Track Everything That Matters: BetterCount is your perfect companion for all of life's moments. Set up a Countdown for your next Vacation, track an upcoming project deadline, or count the days to a Holiday celebration. Watch the seconds tick down to a Wedding, or count up from an Anniversary. The possibilities are endless. Download BetterCount today and start counting down to your favorite moments in style! Note: BetterCount is free to download and use. An optional Pro subscription is available to unlock premium features like exclusive widgets, photo backgrounds, and advanced customization. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tally4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tally at none against Countdown Widget's 2. Tally also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Countdown Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tally asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally ships an update every 9 months, Countdown Widget every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and April 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Tally versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyCountdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik GyecsekBilal Sevinc

In-app purchases

None

Tally

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly PRO$4.991 Month
  • Annual PRO$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tally or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither Tally nor Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tally or Countdown Widget?
Tally ships an update every 9 months, and Countdown Widget every 8 months. Most recently, Tally was updated on May 18, 2026 and Countdown Widget on April 24, 2026.

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