Comparison

Counter vs Countdown

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

Head to head
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/

About

Countdown

Features
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Remember the birthday. Plan the little things that make it special. Keep birthdays, anniversaries and important dates together with countdowns, preparation checklists, gift ideas and personal cards. START WITH THE DATE See your next occasion at a glance. Add recurring birthdays, anniversaries, trips and milestones, with notes and details about the people behind each plan. SCAN AN EVENT Turn a photo, screenshot or pasted invitation into an occasion. Review the detected title, date, time and venue before saving. Past occasions stay visible and editable. MAKE A LITTLE PLAN Book the table. Choose a gift. Write the card. Turn an occasion into small, manageable steps with preparation checklists, deadlines and editable templates. FIND A THOUGHTFUL GIFT WITH AI Explore AI gift ideas based on the interests, occasion and budget you provide. Save favorites, track estimated costs and mark gifts as bought. Add your own ideas or browse offline inspiration. SEND SOMETHING PERSONAL Create a personal greeting card with a theme, names and your own words. Optional AI helps you shape a message. Share the finished image or save it to Photos. KEEP IMPORTANT DAYS CLOSE Your first ten tracked items include custom reminder schedules, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, and optional native alarms on iOS and iPadOS 26 or later. Set an event’s start time separately from when you want a reminder. KEEP RENEWALS ON YOUR RADAR Manually track subscriptions, domains and bills alongside your other plans. CSV import lets you review entries before saving, within your plan’s item limit. Tracking a renewal does not cancel it or manage payments with its provider. FREE TO START Use up to ten active occasions and renewals combined with their planning features, including gifts, personal cards, custom reminder times, alarms where supported, widgets, imports and backups. Calendar imports can save additional items; Premium is required to open those extra items or enable their notifications and alarms. Free AI includes 2 uses per day and 30 per month, shared between gift ideas and card messages. After either limit, your next AI attempt shows your usage and Premium options. No payment or trial is needed to explore. Monthly and yearly Premium let you track more items and include a higher daily AI allowance. Both plans include the same planning features. Premium purchases can be restored on your iPhone and iPad. YOUR PLANS, YOUR CHOICE Personal planning works offline. Online AI requires internet access and device verification on a supported iPhone or iPad. Free AI allowances reset by UTC day and calendar month. Premium includes up to 10 AI requests per subscriber per day, shared between gift ideas and card messages, subject to service capacity. Review AI suggestions; gift costs are estimates, so check prices and availability before buying. Sign in with Apple or Google to sync personal plans to your account and recover them on another device. Guest plans stay on this device. Shared plans, card drafts and Apple purchases are managed separately. You can also export a backup to Files or iCloud Drive. Reminders require permission and follow device settings; reopen the app periodically to refresh future reminders. Apple handles purchases. Prices, billing periods and eligible introductory offers appear before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage, cancel or restore through the Apple Account used to subscribe. Privacy Policy: https://dayfiles.com/app/remember-the-day/ios/privacy-policy/ Support: https://dayfiles.com/app/remember-the-day/ios/support/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Counter4 screens
Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Counter's shown. Countdown also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter ships an update weekly, Countdown daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Counter versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.Md Habib Al Islam Miah

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Counter

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

Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter or Countdown have ads?
Counter shows ads; Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Counter or Countdown?
Counter ships an update weekly, and Countdown daily. Most recently, Counter was updated on November 9, 2026 and Countdown on November 6, 2026.

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