Comparison

Span Timer vs Counter

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

Head to head
About

Span Timer

Features
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Span Timer is a minimalist timer app designed for clarity and focus. MULTIPLE TIMERS Run up to 4 independent timers simultaneously. Whether you're timing different tasks, tracking multiple activities, or managing concurrent workflows, Span Timer adapts to your needs with intelligent layouts. COUNT UP OR DOWN Each timer works your way: • Swipe up for stopwatch mode - count up from zero • Swipe down to set a countdown timer • Switch between modes anytime CLEAN INTERFACE No clutter. No ads. No distractions. Just your timers and the time. GESTURES Simple, intuitive controls: • Tap to start or pause • Long press to add custom titles • Swipe to switch modes DYNAMIC LAYOUTS Span Timer automatically adjusts: • 1 timer: fullscreen • 2-3 timers: vertical stack • 4 timers: balanced grid PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collection. Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Perfect for: • Focus sessions and Pomodoro techniques • Cooking multiple dishes • Workout intervals • Task time tracking • Meeting time management • Creative time blocking Span Timer is time tracking refined to its essence.

About

Counter

Easily track any count with a single tap. This app mimics a classic tally counter with satisfying visual and auditory feedback. Create multiple counters, organize them into groups, and utilize widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • One-tap counting
  • Multiple counters and groups
  • Home Screen widget
  • Apple Watch app
  • Customizable sounds and haptics
  • Mechanical tally counter design
  • Accident-proof lock
Features
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A simple tally counter for counting anything with one tap. It looks and feels like a real tally counter, with drum-style rolling digits and satisfying sound and haptic feedback. Free to download and ready to use right away. FEATURES - One-tap counting with no setup needed - Drum-style rolling digits and 20 body colors - Create multiple counters and organize them into groups - Single, grid and list views with automatic totals - 28 sound effects and haptic feedback - Home Screen widget and Apple Watch app - Lock to prevent accidental taps FEATURE DETAILS - Mechanical Tally Counter Design Modeled on a classic handheld tally counter. The drum-style digits roll into place as the number changes, and every tap responds with a click and a gentle vibration. The body comes in 20 colors, so you can tell your counters apart at a glance. - Sounds & Haptics Choose from 16 sounds for counting up and 12 for counting down, and preview them in Settings. Sounds and haptics can be switched off together when you need to count quietly. - Multiple Counters & Groups Create as many counters as you need, each with its own name and color. Organize them into groups such as "Workout" or "Work", and reset a whole group all at once when you start over. - Three Views & Automatic Totals Switch between a large single view, a grid to see everything at once, and a compact list. In grid and list views, the values of the counters on screen are totaled automatically, which is handy for keeping score or counting stock. - Home Screen Widget Put the widget on your Home Screen and count on the spot, without opening the app. You can choose which counter it shows, so quick counts stay quick. - Apple Watch Use your counters on a paired Apple Watch. Counts sync automatically with your iPhone, so you can count on your wrist and check the numbers later. - Accident-proof Lock & Count Steps Turn on the lock for the minus and reset buttons, and there is no need to worry about wiping a count by mistake. You can also set how much each tap adds, from 1 to 999, and count down with the minus button. - Volume Buttons & Screen Always On Enable volume-button counting in the settings and you can count with the buttons on the side of your phone, without looking at the screen. The screen-awake option keeps the display on while you count. - Share Your Counts Share your counter names, numbers and total as text, directly to a message or note. GREAT FOR - Counting reps and sets at the gym - Knitting rows and stitches - Baby kick counts - Stock counts, inventory checks and foot traffic counts - Counting guests at events and venues - Game farming runs and collectibles - Keeping score in board games and darts - Tasbih and dhikr counting - Daily habits such as water intake or breathing exercises WHO IT'S FOR - Anyone who wants to start counting right away with a simple counter app - People replacing a handheld tally counter (clicker) with their phone - Anyone who counts several things at once and wants to keep them organized - People who care about how a counter clicks, sounds and feels - People carrying out counting tasks at work, from inventory counts to site surveys PRICING The app is free to use, with ads in the free version. If you would like to remove the ads and unlock everything, there is an optional premium upgrade, available as a monthly plan, a yearly plan or a one-time purchase. DATA & COMPATIBILITY - Your counts are stored on your device. No account is needed, and the app works offline - Counts are kept when you close the app (up to 99,999 per counter) - Works on both iPhone and iPad - Transferring data to a new phone (backup and migration) is not currently supported - The app does not include count history, charts, or a timer. It is a counter that keeps counting simple Privacy Policy https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html Terms of Use https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Span Timer2 screens
Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Span Timer at none against Counter's 3. Span Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Span Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Span Timer ships an update daily, Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Span Timer versus Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpan TimerCounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhishek SerjamKomorebi Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Span Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Service (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is Span Timer free?
Span Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Span Timer or Counter have ads?
Counter shows ads; Span Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Span Timer or Counter?
Span Timer ships an update daily, and Counter weekly. Most recently, Span Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Counter on November 9, 2026.

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