Arithmos vs Counters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arithmos
This utility app allows users to easily track counts with a simple tap interface and satisfying haptic feedback. Create unlimited, customizable counters for various purposes, all without ads or subscriptions. It works offline and offers data backup.
- Tap anywhere to count
- Satisfying haptic feedback
- Unlimited custom counters
- Works offline
- Data export/import backup
- Custom step values
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Counter apps got greedy. Subscriptions for counting. Ads between taps. Limits on how many counters you can have. TAP. COUNT. DONE. • Tap anywhere to count • Satisfying haptic feedback • Giant numbers, easy to read • Works instantly, no setup UNLIMITED COUNTERS Create as many counters as you need: • Gym reps and sets • Knitting rows • Bird sightings • Inventory counts • Event attendance • Prayer beads • Anything you count Each counter gets a name, color, and custom step value (+1, +5, +10, whatever you need). NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. $0.99 once. Forever. WORKS OFFLINE Counting in a warehouse? At the gym? In the woods birding? Arithmos works everywhere — no internet required. Your counts never leave your device. Export/Import Backup Data Across Unlimited Devices. Arithmos — Greek for "number" Pay once, own forever. Built with Love by AiofEffect LLC Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aiofeffect.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://aiofeffect.com/terms
Counters
This utility app helps you track various states, from game scores to daily habits. It offers dynamic counters, a calculator, dice roller, and timer, all with offline persistence and customizable themes.
- Dynamic counter creation and customization
- Calculator overlay for quick adjustments
- Integrated dice roller (d4-d20)
- Stopwatch and countdown timer
- History log of all adjustments
- Offline data persistence
- Shuffle decider for randomization
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Counters is a minimalist app for tracking scores, life totals, and game states. Use it for board games, daily habits, or custom scoring systems. Features: - Dynamic counters: Add, edit, delete, and set custom colors for individual counters. - Calculator overlay: Tap a counter to add or subtract custom values or quick-add presets. - Dice roller: Roll dice (d4 to d20) with adjustable quantities. - Stopwatch/timer: Track intervals or count down using quick-add presets. - History log: Record all counter adjustments, resets, and dice rolls. - Offline persistence: Save all app states locally to resume instantly. - Shuffle decider: Randomize counter order to determine play order. - Total value: View the combined sum of all active counters. - Auto-sorting: Arrange counters automatically by highest or lowest value. - Device themes: Support system light and dark modes with customizable color accents.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Counters at none against Arithmos's 1. Counters also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Arithmos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Counters asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Arithmos against 5.0 for Counters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Arithmos ships an update every 4 months, Counters weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arithmos | Counters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aiofeffect LLC | James Orr |
Customer experience
Arithmos
Counters
In-app purchases
Arithmos
- Arithmos Lifetime$0.99
Counters
No in-app purchases









