Comparison

Countful vs .Counter

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

Head to head
About

Countful

Features
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Countful is a simple tap counter featuring pleasant vibrations. With its sophisticated, intuitive design and diverse features, all counting tasks become easy and comfortable. ◉ Key Features ◆ Two Counting Modes * Target Mode: Set goals and display progress with beautiful visuals * Simple Mode: A simple mode that lets you focus purely on counting ◆ Smart and User-Friendly Counting Features * Large tap area for easy counting even while moving * Plus/minus buttons for flexible number adjustments * Quick reset with one tap * Save counts with names and notes * Review past counting history ◆ Comfortable User Experience * Smooth animations and visual effects * Tactile feedback through vibrations for reliable operation * Pleasant sound effects to confirm counts * Progress displayed in ring format in Target Mode, with celebration animations when goals are achieved ◆ Beautiful and Refined Design * Eye-friendly dark theme support * Large, easy-to-read number display * Responsive design optimized for all iPhone sizes * Complete offline functionality ◉ Perfect for Various Scenarios * Fitness: Count reps, sets, laps, steps, and more * Inventory management: Quick and accurate item counting * Event management: Managing participants and attendees * Habit building: Tracking continuity records and progress * Educational settings: Counting student responses and activity numbers * Research and surveys: Collecting quantitative data * Hobbies: Score management, collection records, achievement visualization * And more: For anything you want to count

About

.Counter

Features
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This is a simple counter app that lets you record numbers with a single tap. It can be used in various everyday situations, such as counting exercise reps, study time, task repetitions, or the number of people. Key Features: ・Count with a tap ・Visualization of count history ・Management of multiple counters ・Customizable increment/decrement units and upper/lower limits

Screenshots

Countful4 screens
.Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countful at none against .Counter's 1. .Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countful asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countful ships an update monthly, .Counter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Countful versus .Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountful.Counter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOSHIKI OSHIMAYoshiki Maeda

In-app purchases

None

Countful

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

.Counter

One-time1
  • 広告の非表示$0.99

Questions

Is Countful free?
Countful is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is .Counter free?
.Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countful or .Counter have ads?
Both Countful and .Counter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Countful or .Counter?
Countful ships an update monthly, and .Counter every 6 days. Most recently, Countful was updated on May 18, 2026 and .Counter on September 17, 2026.

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