Comparison

Countly vs Syncount

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

Head to head
About

Countly

Features
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Countly is the fast, no-fuss tally counter for anything you count: workout reps, laps, prayers, glasses of water, pages read, stock, people, knitting rows or game scores. TAP LEFT TO SUBTRACT, RIGHT TO ADD Every counter is a big, colorful card. Tap anywhere on the left side to count down, anywhere on the right side to count up, and the middle to open it full screen with giant + and − buttons. No hunting for tiny buttons. COUNT FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN Interactive widgets let you count without opening the app. • Small widget: one counter with + and − buttons • Medium and large widgets: up to four counters at once • Show the Total of all your counters, or a Random pick each day SET GOALS AND HIT THEM Give any counter a goal and Countly stamps it "Goal Reached" the moment you get there, with a satisfying haptic. RESETS ITSELF Set a counter to reset daily, weekly or monthly, perfect for daily water, prayers or habits. Reset by hand any time, with Undo if you slip. MAKE IT YOURS • Unlimited counters • Count by 1, 5, 10 or any step you like • 20 colors plus a custom color picker • Drag to reorder, swipe to delete • Haptics, sound effects and orientation lock you can switch on or off EVERY COUNT, SAVED History shows each session with its start and end values and the time. Add notes, filter by counter, and export your counters and history as CSV files. Share any counter as a clean image. GREAT FOR • Tasbih, dhikr, rosary and prayer counts • Workout reps, sets and laps • Habits and daily goals • Inventory, stock and headcounts • Knitting and crochet rows • Game scores and points Countly is free with ads. Remove them with a one-time purchase, no subscription. Works on iPhone and iPad, in 13 languages.

About

Syncount

Features
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[Key Features of Syncount] More than just a solo counter—Syncount is optimized for real-time sharing among multiple users. ◆ Real-Time Sync & Member Sharing Easily share your counters with others via invite codes. Counts made by team members are reflected on your screen instantly, no matter where they are. ◆ History: Know "Who & When" Every count is recorded with a timestamp and user name. This is ideal for professional use, such as inventory management or field surveys where accurate records are essential. ◆ Both Count-Up & Count-Down Supported Count-Up: Set goals and visualize your progress with a clear gauge. Count-Down: Features a "Daily Reset" option—perfect for tracking hydration or daily routine tasks. ◆ Visualization with Graphs & Totals Graphs: View daily trends in simple charts to support goal management and habit tracking. Quick Toggle: Easily switch between "Today" vs. "Total" or "Remaining" vs. "Consumed" with a simple swipe. ◆ Convenient Input & Integration Bulk Add & Backdate: Add large numbers at once or record missed counts by specifying a past date and time. Widgets & Apple Watch: Count quickly from your wrist or home screen. Note: To sync data from Widgets or Apple Watch, please launch the iPhone app. [Free vs. Premium Version] ■ Free Version Limit: Up to 3 counters (Total of created and joined) Sharing: Only 1 of your created counters can be shared. ■ Premium Version (In-App Purchase) Remove limits on creating and joining counters. Remove limits on sharing counters. Enable CSV data export (Perfect for detailed analysis on your PC).

Screenshots

Countly4 screens
Syncount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countly at every 8 days against Syncount's every 3 months. Countly also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Syncount sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countly ships an update every 8 days, Syncount every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Countly versus Syncount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountlySyncount
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdemola Mayowa OlatunjiWKHack LLM

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Countly

One-time1
  • Countly Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Syncount

One-time1
  • Premium Features$1.99

Questions

Is Countly free?
Countly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syncount free?
Syncount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countly or Syncount have ads?
Neither Countly nor Syncount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countly or Syncount?
Countly ships an update every 8 days, and Syncount every 3 months. Most recently, Countly was updated on October 7, 2026 and Syncount on October 25, 2026.

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