Comparison

PictoTimer vs Tally Counter

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

Head to head
About

PictoTimer

Features
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PictoTimer transforms countdown timers into a visual experience. Watch your photos gradually reveal as time passes, making waiting fun and engaging. PERFECT FOR: • Kids learning time management • Focus sessions and productivity • Cooking and meal prep • Exercise and workout routines • Study breaks and pomodoro sessions • Any activity where you want a visual countdown KEY FEATURES: Photo Timers Create personalized countdown timers using photos from your library or take new ones with your camera. Each timer is unique and meaningful to you. Multiple Reveal Styles Choose from four beautiful animation styles: • Photo Reveal - Watch your image gradually appear from top to bottom • Pixelate - Start with a pixelated image that becomes crystal clear • Puzzle - Assemble your photo piece by piece • Clock Face - Traditional clock hands move over your image Flexible Duration Set timers from seconds to 24 hours. Perfect for quick tasks or extended activities. Multiple Timers Create and save multiple timers for different activities. Organize your day with visual reminders. End Alerts Get notified when your timer completes with a clear sound alert. Live Activities & Widgets Stay on top of your timers with Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, plus home screen widgets. Privacy First All your photos and timers are stored locally on your device. We don't collect, transmit, or share any of your data. Perfect for parents, students, professionals, and anyone who wants a more engaging way to track time. Make waiting fun with PictoTimer!

About

Tally Counter

Features
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Loop Count is a clean, simple tally counter with one counter included forever and private iCloud sync. Use your first counter for anything you count again and again: reps, laps, habits, scores, inventory, attendance, stitches, rows, tasks, or everyday totals. Your count data is stored on your device and can sync across your Apple devices using iCloud. No account signup. No external sync server. Just open, tap, and keep counting. Need more than one counter? Lifetime Unlock lets you create unlimited counters with a one-time in-app purchase. Why LoopCount • One counter included forever • Unlimited counters with Lifetime Unlock • Count data stored on device • Sync across devices with iCloud • Fast tap-based counting • Clean, focused design • Great for reps, laps, habits, scores, inventory, attendance, stitches, rows, and tasks Use LoopCount for • Workout reps, sets, laps, and rounds • Habit counts and daily routines • Scorekeeping for games and activities • Attendance and people counts • Inventory checks and stock tallies • Knitting rows, crochet stitches, and craft tracking • Packing, sorting, tasks, and everyday totals A counter should feel effortless. LoopCount keeps counting simple, private, and focused.

Screenshots

PictoTimer3 screens
Tally Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PictoTimer at none against Tally Counter's 1. Tally Counter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Tally Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PictoTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
PictoTimer versus Tally Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPictoTimerTally Counter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam TifftSuman Basuli

In-app purchases

None

PictoTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tally Counter

One-time1
  • Loop Count Pro$4.99

Questions

Is PictoTimer free?
PictoTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tally Counter free?
Tally Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PictoTimer or Tally Counter have ads?
Neither PictoTimer nor Tally Counter shows ads.

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