Comparison

Claude Counter vs AI Token Usage Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Claude Counter

Features
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Claude Counter helps users take control of their Claude Code and Cowork sessions with smart tracking, custom timers, and detailed reports with statistics. THE PROBLEM Claude's session-based pricing means every session counts. Start one accidentally? That's money wasted. Lose track of your usage? Budget blown. Need to report hours to your manager or bill a client? Good luck piecing it together from memory. THE SOLUTION Claude Counter puts you in control with: SESSION TRACKING - One-tap session start/stop tracking with confirmation alerts - Visual countdown showing sessions remaining - Project descriptions to track what you worked on - Session timer and save progress timer with notifications USAGE DASHBOARD (New) - See your REAL Claude Code usage: tokens, responses, 5-hour windows, and estimated cost - Read privately from Claude Code's own log files on your Mac - Synced to your iPhone and iPad through your own private iCloud - no accounts, no developer servers - Sync your session timer to the live Claude window, and import unsaved windows into History - Subscription value card shows what your plan is worth CUSTOM TIMERS (Pro) - Auto-save progress reminders - Create custom timers for your workflow - Pin timers for quick access - Perfect for Pomodoro or timed work blocks HISTORY - Complete session log with dates, durations, and descriptions - Search by keyword to find specific projects - Sort by date, duration, or description - Export session reports LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS (Pro) - Sessions remaining at a glance - Active timer display - Save progress reminder - Quick access without opening the app WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who wants to optimise their usage of Claude's sessions: Track session usage and stay within budget. Employees: Generate reports showing Claude Code usage for management review. Contractors: Log sessions by project for accurate client billing. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts, no tracking, no developer servers. Session data stays on your device; the usage dashboard syncs between YOUR devices exclusively through your own private iCloud, which only you can access. AVAILABLE IN 11 LANGUAGES Use Claude Counter in your preferred language: English (UK), English (US), Afrikaans, Greek (Ελληνικά), French (Français), Spanish (Español), German (Deutsch), Dutch (Nederlands), Japanese (日本語), Chinese Simplified (简体中文), Chinese Traditional (繁體中文). Switch languages anytime from Settings. FREE VS PRO Free: 5 sessions with basic tracking Pro: 50 sessions, custom timers, Lock Screen widgets, and more Start free and upgrade when you need more. Claude Counter offers a generous free tier to give you an opportunity to see how beneficial it is to manage your Claude (Anthropic) sessions with Claude Counter. The Free Tier Includes * 5 sessions + 1 grace session per month * Basic session tracking * Session timer and save progress timer * Session history * 16 colour themes * 11 languages The Pro Tier Includes * 50 sessions per month * Unlimited custom timers * Lock Screen widgets * Usage cost estimate cards * Full session history * Data export * All future Pro features The Pro Tier has two subscription options. Claude Counter Pro Monthly at $0.99/month. Claude Counter Pro Annual at $9.99/year — our best value. Both include a 2-week free trial. You control your subscriptions through the App Store subscription settings. Your use of Claude Counter is governed by Apple's standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement. Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://solosoftware.app/claude-counter/Claude_C_Privacy_Policy.html Claude Code and Claude Cowork are products of Anthropic. Anthropic is an AI safety and research company. https://www.anthropic.com/company

About

AI Token Usage Tracker

Monitor your API token usage and costs for AI workflows. Track spending per bot, project, or API key, with real-time updates and customizable alerts. Export data and manage multiple accounts to stay within budget.

Highlights
  • Real-time token cost tracking
  • Monthly and workspace cost breakdown
  • Multi-currency support
  • Configurable spend limit alerts
  • Intraday and model cost analysis (Pro)
  • Unlimited API key tracking (Pro)
  • Local data processing and privacy
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Know exactly what your Claude AI bots cost you. Monitor your Claude token burn rate and see exactly how much your AI workflows spend. Whether you're running Claude Code, OpenClaw, ClawBot, or your own custom AI agent — this tool helps you understand exactly how much your API-based AI workflows cost. Track your Claude API keys, keep an eye on what your bots are spending, and set alerts before costs get out of hand. Redesigned with Liquid Glass for iOS 26. Perfect for developers building with AI agents, coding assistants, or automated workflows. Screenshots are taken from the Light and Dark mode with different backgrounds and Glass Styles. FREE FEATURES • Nearly real-time (~1 hour delay) cost tracking in your menu bar • Monthly cost breakdown with token details (input, output, cache read, cache creation) • Workspace/project cost breakdown • CSV export of your usage data • Multi-currency support (USD, EUR) with live exchange rates • Configurable spend limit with native macOS notifications • Auto-refresh every 30 minutes • Dashboard Widgets PRO FEATURES (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Intraday Analysis — see today's spending hour by hour • Model Overview — exact costs per AI model • API Key Breakdown — track costs per individual API key • Unlimited API Keys — monitor multiple accounts at once • 7-day free trial included Your purchase applies also to Mac and Apple Vision Pro — buy once, use on all your devices. PRIVACY FIRST Your API keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain. No data collection. No analytics. No tracking. All processing happens locally on your iOS device. Built for developers who use Claude Code or the Claude API and want to keep their costs under control. Also available on Apple Vision Pro and macOS. Requires an Anthropic Admin API key. Subscription-based usage (claude.ai, Claude Desktop) is not tracked.

Screenshots

Claude Counter4 screens
AI Token Usage Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Claude Counter and AI Token Usage Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Claude Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AI Token Usage Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Claude Counter versus AI Token Usage Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClaude CounterAI Token Usage Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.526.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert O'ConnellSiegfried-Thor Bolz

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Claude Counter

Subscriptions4
  • Pro 1 Month14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Claude Counter Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro 1 Year14 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Claude Counter Pro Annual$9.991 Year
1 purchases

AI Token Usage Tracker

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is Claude Counter free?
Claude Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Token Usage Tracker free?
AI Token Usage Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Claude Counter or AI Token Usage Tracker have ads?
Neither Claude Counter nor AI Token Usage Tracker shows ads.

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