Comparison

Math Sphere vs Counter

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

Head to head
About

Math Sphere

Features
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Math Sphere is a smart, user-friendly calculator app that handles everything from everyday basic math to the complex functions you need for school or work. Its clean, simple design makes it easy for anyone, from students to adults, to use intuitively and makes even the toughest calculations feel approachable.

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Counter

Features
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Count anything with a tap: reps and sets, glasses of water, laps, game scores or daily habits. Counter keeps all your tallies in one simple, clean app, with goals and daily reminders that help you keep going. KEY FEATURES - Tap to count: + and โˆ’ buttons with your own step size (for example 1, 5 or 10). - Goals and daily reminders: set a goal and get a reminder at the time you choose, with fun messages that match how close you are to it. - Groups: keep related counters together, such as one group for your workout and another for your daily habits. - Colors: give each counter its own color, so you can spot it at a glance. - Your layout: put counters in your own order and switch between large and compact views. - Quick reset: swipe right on a counter to reset it to the value you chose. - iCloud sync: your counters stay up to date on your iPhone and iPad. WHAT YOU CAN COUNT - Workouts: push-ups, squats, sets, laps - Health: glasses of water, cups of coffee - Habits: pages read, daily tasks, routines - Games and events: points, rounds, visitors Counter is free with ads. Counter Pro gives you unlimited counters and groups, with no ads. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math Sphere3 screens
Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Sphere at none against Counter's 3. Math Sphere also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Math Sphere asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Sphere ships an update every 3 weeks, Counter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Math Sphere versus Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath SphereCounter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerotsuki hayatoKrzysztof Korybko

In-app purchases

None

Math Sphere

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Counter Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Counter Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Counter Pro (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Math Sphere free?
Math Sphere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Sphere or Counter have ads?
Counter shows ads; Math Sphere does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Sphere or Counter?
Math Sphere ships an update every 3 weeks, and Counter every 4 months. Most recently, Math Sphere was updated on October 30, 2026 and Counter on October 25, 2026.

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