Comparison

SimTimerX vs Counter1234

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

Head to head
About

SimTimerX

Features
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SimTimerX pairs a polished look with an efficient timer experience. Its unique rotary dial feels just like a real timer, and the clear on-screen hints make setting time quick and straightforward.

About

Counter1234

Features
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Count without looking. Counter1234 is a counter for the moments when your eyes are busy elsewhere: traffic surveys, reps at the gym, birdwatching, people at a door. โ–  Count with the volume buttons Press the volume buttons on the side of your phone to count up or down. It can stay in your pocket, on the table or in your hand โ€” you never have to look. A short vibration confirms every count. โ–  Buttons set to any value +1, โˆ’1, +10 and โˆ’10 sit along the bottom of the screen, and each one can be set to the step size you need. โ–  Undo Take back the last change. A mis-tap no longer costs you the whole count. โ–  100 memory slots Give a count a name and save it. Up to 100 slots, ready whenever you need them. โ–  CSV export Export your records as a CSV file and open them straight in Excel or Numbers. โ–  Full screen Just the number, big enough to read across a room. โ–  Stays out of your way The count survives closing the app. Light and dark themes. An option to keep the screen awake during long counts. Available in 10 languages. โ–  Remove the ads A single purchase in Settings removes every ad, permanently. Free.

Screenshots

SimTimerX4 screens
Counter12344 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimTimerX at none against Counter1234's 1. SimTimerX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Counter1234's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). 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. Counter1234 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimTimerX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimTimerX ships an update fortnightly, Counter1234 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
SimTimerX versus Counter1234: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimTimerXCounter1234
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWu BinTAKAYUKI TAKEMOTO

In-app purchases

None

SimTimerX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Counter1234

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is SimTimerX free?
SimTimerX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter1234 free?
Counter1234 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimTimerX or Counter1234 have ads?
Counter1234 shows ads; SimTimerX does not.
Which is updated more often, SimTimerX or Counter1234?
SimTimerX ships an update fortnightly, and Counter1234 every 3 days. Most recently, SimTimerX was updated on November 8, 2026 and Counter1234 on November 10, 2026.

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