Comparison

Any Counter vs StartFocus

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

Head to head
About

Any Counter

This app is a straightforward tool for tracking any quantifiable item. It allows users to create and manage multiple independent counters with custom names and colors, focusing on simplicity and ease of use without requiring accounts or analytics.

Highlights
  • Track anything
  • Gesture-based interface
  • Create unlimited counters
  • Customizable counter names and colors
  • Independent counters
  • No accounts or analytics
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Any Counter does exactly one thing. It counts. Not steps. Not calories. Not habits. Anything. Count crows on a wire. Trees on your street. Ants, bees, pages, push ups, days without coffee, dollars saved, postcards sent, or exes you still remember. Any Counter is a simple, fast, gesture-first counter designed to stay out of your way and let you focus on what you are counting. Tap the number or swipe up to increment. Swipe down to decrement. Swipe left or right to switch between counters. Each counter is independent. Give it a name. Give it a color. Keep as many as you want. Reorder them. Delete them. Create new ones when a new counting idea appears. There are no accounts. No sign-ups. No analytics. No ads. Your counters live only on your device. Any Counter is built for moments when you just need to count something without friction, setup, or explanation. Count things seriously. Count things playfully. Count things that matter only to you. If it can be counted, Any Counter is ready.

About

StartFocus

Features
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StartFocus helps you enter deep work mode with one tap. No more distractions from turning on Do Not Disturb, setting timers, or silencing notifications—just one button to start focusing. **Key Features:** - One-tap deep work launch (25/45/60/75/90 minutes, custom duration supported) - White noise background sounds (rain, ocean, birds, cafe, fireplace, night) - Circular progress ring timer - Today/This Week/This Month/All Time statistics - CSV data export - 100% offline, local data storage - Dark/Light/System mode adaptive **Why StartFocus?** - One-time purchase: ¥8, no subscription, no ads - Privacy-first: all data stored on your device, no data collection - Clean design: distraction-free interface to keep you focused - Continuous updates: we're constantly adding new features **Perfect for:** - Remote workers - Students - Freelancers - Anyone who needs deep focus Start your deep work journey today with StartFocus!

Screenshots

Any Counter4 screens
StartFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StartFocus at Free against Any Counter's $2.99. StartFocus also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Any Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

StartFocus is free to download; Any Counter costs $2.99 up front. StartFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Any Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Any Counter ships an update every 5 days, StartFocus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Any Counter versus StartFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAny CounterStartFocus
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitry Merkushin通 庞

In-app purchases

None

Any Counter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

StartFocus

One-time1
  • StartFocus Pro Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is Any Counter free?
Any Counter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StartFocus free?
StartFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Any Counter or StartFocus have ads?
Neither Any Counter nor StartFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Any Counter or StartFocus?
Any Counter ships an update every 5 days, and StartFocus every 4 months. Most recently, Any Counter was updated on November 5, 2026 and StartFocus on October 31, 2026.

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