Comparison

LifeCount vs Chelf

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

Head to head
About

LifeCount

Track habits, count daily actions, and log life events with a simple tap. Visualize progress with streaks and charts, and receive smart reminders to stay on track. This privacy-focused app keeps your data on your device.

Highlights
  • One-tap logging
  • Unlimited counters & categories
  • Streaks & charts
  • Life Wrapped summary
  • Smart reminders
  • Privacy-first design
  • CSV export
Features
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Count your life—one tap at a time. LifeCount is a lightning-fast habit tracker, tally counter and life log in one clean, modern app. Perfect for anyone who wants to turn everyday actions into measurable achievements. Key Features One-tap logging – Add a count with a single press or swipe—no friction, no missed moments. Unlimited counters & categories – Track workouts, cups of coffee, books read, sunsets enjoyed, sales calls, baby’s firsts—anything. Streaks & charts – View daily, weekly and lifetime progress at a glance. Life Wrapped - View a summary of your life Smart reminders – Gentle nudges keep goals on track without nagging. Privacy-first design – No account required; data stays on your device unless you enable sync. CSV export – Own your data and analyze it in Sheets, Excel or any app. Perfect for Habit builders – Create consistent routines with streak visuals. Health & fitness fans – Log reps, steps, water, fasting hours or meds. Productivity pros – Quantify Pomodoros, calls, tasks or words written. Parents & teachers – Reward kids by counting chores, reading minutes or good deeds. Entrepreneurs & creators – Track daily sales, uploads, designs or edits. Everyone who loves numbers – Turn memories into measurable milestones. How It Works Create a counter – Name it, choose an emoji or icon, set an optional goal. Tap to count – Satisfying haptics reinforce progress. Watch streaks grow – Charts and insights show momentum. Reflect & adjust – Fine-tune habits and smash goals faster. Terms of use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19jmuaJ-Wzo1bZKmEs2x6Wyu9M1SZRAgB/view?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19jmuaJ-Wzo1bZKmEs2x6Wyu9M1SZRAgB/view?usp=sharing

About

Chelf

Features
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Chelf is your personal media log and goal tracker in one app. Log movies, TV shows, books, manga, webtoons, and video games—then track progress toward goals like “Read 12 books” or “Watch 24 films this year.” **Log what you love** • Add entries in seconds: title, type, rating (1–10), and when you finished • Optional details: where you watched or read it, who recommended it, author, summary, and favorite parts • Tag entries with moods and goals so you can browse and filter later **Goals that actually move** • Create goals with a target count and link them to tags • Goals Review shows progress bars and completed vs. target for each goal • See how close you are at a glance and stay motivated **One place for all media** • Browse by type: Books, Movies, TV Shows, Manga & Webtoons, Video Games • View all entries in one list or jump straight to a category • Episodes and chapters for TV, books, and manga so you can track season or reading progress **Your data, your way** • Sign in to sync entries and goals across devices • Add custom mood and goal tags; manage tags in one place • Optional in-app analytics to see your habits over time **Designed to stay out of your way** • Clean, focused layout so logging stays quick • Dark and light themes • Built for readers and watchers who like to remember what they’ve finished and hit their goals Whether you’re catching up on a reading list, finishing a watchlist, or just want a single place to log and rate what you watch and read, Chelf keeps it simple and goal-oriented. End User License Agreement (EULA): Apple Standard EULA — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nexus-app-folio.lovable.app/chelf/privacy-policy

Screenshots

LifeCount4 screens
Chelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LifeCount at none against Chelf's shown. LifeCount also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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. LifeCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Chelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LifeCount ships an update every 3 days, Chelf every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LifeCount versus Chelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifeCountChelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYonatan GoldshteinNathan Ross

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LifeCount

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$13.901 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$13.901 Year
One-time1
  • Pro access$29.99
2 purchases

Chelf

Subscriptions2
  • Chelf Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Chelf Pro Yearly7 Days trial$18.001 Year

Questions

Is LifeCount free?
LifeCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chelf free?
Chelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LifeCount or Chelf have ads?
Chelf shows ads; LifeCount does not.
Which is updated more often, LifeCount or Chelf?
LifeCount ships an update every 3 days, and Chelf every 8 days. Most recently, LifeCount was updated on October 30, 2026 and Chelf on October 30, 2026.

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