Comparison

Tally vs CellNotes

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

Head to head
About

Tally

Features
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Tally is the fast tap counter that doesn't stop at the number. Tap + or − to count anything, then see the full picture: daily, weekly, and monthly summaries, side-by-side comparisons, and CSV/PDF export for reports. Create as many counters as you need, name each one, tag it (site, date, project), and manage them all in a clean list. Key features: • One-tap counting with + and − buttons • Set the step (increment) from 1 to 1000, plus a custom starting value • Every tap is logged, so nothing is lost • Day/week/month summary charts (Swift Charts) • Compare multiple counters side by side on one graph • Monthly totals at a glance • Export records as CSV (for spreadsheets) or PDF (for reports) • Tag counters by site, date, or project and filter later • Count from the Lock Screen with Live Activities (iOS 17+) — tap right on the widget • Long-press the number to reset to 0 (with confirmation) • Tap a row to open it and rename, retag, or adjust the step • Haptic feedback on every tap • All data stays on your device, fully offline • 38 languages supported Great for: • Inventory, stocktaking, and stock counts that need a paper trail • Foot traffic, visitor counts, and vehicle counts for reporting • Gym reps (push-ups, squats, sets) tracked over weeks • Knitting rows and stitches • Prayer, mantra, and rosary counts • Golf scores and board game points • Birdwatching and wildlife observation logs No ads. No in-app purchases. No account required. No tracking. One-time purchase, all data stored only on your device. Download Tally and start counting — and keeping the record — in seconds.

About

CellNotes

Features
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メモみたいに軽い、シンプルなスプレッドシート。 CellNotes は「表は欲しいけど、本格的な表計算アプリは大げさ」を解決します。 メモアプリのように軽く開けて、ちょっとした集計までこなせます。 家計簿、買い物リスト、点数の記録、出張費の概算。 「表でメモを取りたい」その場面の、第一選択へ。 ■ できること ・表形式のノートをすぐ作成・編集 ・列ごとに型を設定(テキスト/数値/計算) ・数値列の合計、列同士の計算式 ・行のチェックで消し込み(タスクモード) ・アーカイブと復元(うっかり削除を防ぐ論理削除) ■ CellNotes が「やらない」こと 軽さを守るために、あえて持たない機能があります。 ・多人数での共有・同時編集はしません(個人ツールに特化) ・VLOOKUP や IF などの複雑な関数はありません(合計・平均などの基本集計のみ) ・シート切り替えやセル参照式はありません(1ノート=1つの表) ■ データはすべて端末の中 通信は行いません。あなたのノートは端末内にだけ保存されます。 アカウント登録も不要。開いてすぐ書けます。 ```

Screenshots

Tally4 screens
CellNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CellNotes at Free against Tally's $1.99. CellNotes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CellNotes is free to download; Tally costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally ships an update every 2 months, CellNotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Tally versus CellNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyCellNotes
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetflowers Inc.Takafumi Terasaki

In-app purchases

None

Tally

No in-app purchases

None

CellNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tally free?
Tally costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CellNotes free?
CellNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tally or CellNotes have ads?
Neither Tally nor CellNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tally or CellNotes?
Tally ships an update every 2 months, and CellNotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tally was updated on September 12, 2026 and CellNotes on September 6, 2026.

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