Comparison

BuxJar vs Syncount

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

Head to head
About

BuxJar

Easily track custom penalties and money owed within any group. Set up teams, define your own rules for infractions or rewards, and log them with a single tap. The app automatically calculates totals and updates leaderboards, even working offline.

Highlights
  • Create custom teams
  • Define personalized penalties and rewards
  • Real-time tracking and leaderboard updates
  • Offline functionality
  • Automatic total calculation
  • Easy settlement of dues
Features
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BuxJar is the fast, flexible penalty tracker for any team that tracks money. Whether you're running a golf outing, settling fantasy league payouts, tracking roommate chores, or hosting game nights—BuxJar handles custom penalties in seconds. CREATE A TEAM Set up in 30 seconds. Give your team a name, add members, done. CUSTOMIZE PENALTIES Your rules, your amounts. Scratched the 8 ball? $1. Hit someone's ball first? $0.50. Made the shot? Reward them. Whatever your team needs. TRACK IN REAL-TIME One tap. Penalty logged. Leaderboard updates instantly. Everyone knows exactly who owes what. OFFLINE WORKS No internet? No problem. Track penalties anywhere—the app works offline. SETTLE UP EASY Game over. Totals calculated automatically. No more arguments about who owes what. Perfect for: - Golf outings and bets - Fantasy league payouts - Roommate expense tracking - Poker and card games - Sports leagues and tournaments - Team competitions - Any game with stakes BuxJar makes keeping score simple, fair, and fun. Create your team today.

About

Syncount

Features
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[Key Features of Syncount] More than just a solo counter—Syncount is optimized for real-time sharing among multiple users. ◆ Real-Time Sync & Member Sharing Easily share your counters with others via invite codes. Counts made by team members are reflected on your screen instantly, no matter where they are. ◆ History: Know "Who & When" Every count is recorded with a timestamp and user name. This is ideal for professional use, such as inventory management or field surveys where accurate records are essential. ◆ Both Count-Up & Count-Down Supported Count-Up: Set goals and visualize your progress with a clear gauge. Count-Down: Features a "Daily Reset" option—perfect for tracking hydration or daily routine tasks. ◆ Visualization with Graphs & Totals Graphs: View daily trends in simple charts to support goal management and habit tracking. Quick Toggle: Easily switch between "Today" vs. "Total" or "Remaining" vs. "Consumed" with a simple swipe. ◆ Convenient Input & Integration Bulk Add & Backdate: Add large numbers at once or record missed counts by specifying a past date and time. Widgets & Apple Watch: Count quickly from your wrist or home screen. Note: To sync data from Widgets or Apple Watch, please launch the iPhone app. [Free vs. Premium Version] ■ Free Version Limit: Up to 3 counters (Total of created and joined) Sharing: Only 1 of your created counters can be shared. ■ Premium Version (In-App Purchase) Remove limits on creating and joining counters. Remove limits on sharing counters. Enable CSV data export (Perfect for detailed analysis on your PC).

Screenshots

BuxJar4 screens
Syncount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BuxJar at daily against Syncount's every 3 months. BuxJar also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. BuxJar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Syncount sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuxJar ships an update daily, Syncount every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BuxJar versus Syncount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuxJarSyncount
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarijan HobotWKHack LLM

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BuxJar

One-time1
  • BuxJar - SwearJar$0.99
1 purchases

Syncount

One-time1
  • Premium Features$1.99

Questions

Is BuxJar free?
BuxJar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syncount free?
Syncount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BuxJar or Syncount have ads?
Neither BuxJar nor Syncount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuxJar or Syncount?
BuxJar ships an update daily, and Syncount every 3 months. Most recently, BuxJar was updated on November 5, 2026 and Syncount on October 25, 2026.

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