Paper Memo vs Multiple Counters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paper Memo
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・Feels as pleasant to the touch as handling paper ・Review past notes as if flipping through pages ・Start taking notes immediately upon opening the app ・Supports handwriting and photo attachments ・Includes sharing features and web clipping ・Ad-free, free up to 30 pages (one-time purchase: $1)
Multiple Counters
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Start counting right away, then customize the layout and appearance to suit you. Features • Create boards and freely arrange counters • Set count increments and decrements, starting values, names, and backgrounds • Customize board and counter backgrounds with photos or the camera • Undo and redo actions • Configure count sounds, volume, and haptic feedback • Duplicate and reorder boards, and restore recently deleted boards • View history, share data, and export CSV • Configure per-counter sound and vibration feedback Some features are available only with Pro. Data is stored only on your device; no account is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Multiple Counters at every 5 days against Paper Memo's every 2 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Paper Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Multiple Counters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Paper Memo ships an update every 2 weeks, Multiple Counters every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paper Memo | Multiple Counters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUSUKE HAYASAKA | Tsukutena |
In-app purchases
Paper Memo
- Upgrade to Pro version$0.99
Multiple Counters
- Pro Upgrade$6.99
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