Scribe Timer vs Cool Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scribe Timer
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Scribe Timer is a timer app that supports handwritten input. Features: ・You can set the timer using handwritten input. ・You can start recently used timers from the “History” section. Scribe Timer Pro features: ・You can change the theme color. ・You can customize the timer design. ・You can display the timer in widgets.
Cool Counter
This app offers a straightforward and efficient method for tracking progress towards goals. Its clean design and Apple Watch integration allow for focused counting anywhere, with optional haptic feedback for a responsive feel.
- Simple and fast counting
- Progress tracking towards goals
- Distraction-free design
- Apple Watch support
- Optional click sounds and haptics
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Cool Counter is the simplest and fastest way to count anything and track your progress toward a goal. With a clean, distraction-free design and seamless Apple Watch support, you can tap, feel, and stay focused anywhere. Get satisfying feedback with optional click sounds and haptics so every tap feels responsive and intentional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scribe Timer at daily against Cool Counter's fortnightly. Cool Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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. Scribe Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cool Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scribe Timer ships an update daily, Cool Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scribe Timer | Cool Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tento Ishino | Forgio Technologies, LLC |
In-app purchases
Scribe Timer
- Scribe Timer Pro$6.99
Cool Counter
- Lifetime Access$1.99
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