# Fold Counter vs Fold by Fold

The clearest difference is rating: Fold by Fold at 5.0 against Fold Counter's 2.0. Fold by Fold also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.1). Fold Counter's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Fold Counter costs $0.99 and Fold by Fold $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fold by Fold holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

Fold Counter ships an update every 3 days, Fold by Fold daily. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fold Counter | Fold by Fold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fold-counter-hinge-tracker/id6827677447/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fold-by-fold/id6828573950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #42 | **#41** |
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Christopher Siebert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830495244) | [Gregory Mckeithan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792381244) |

## What reviewers say

### Fold Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fold-counter-hinge-tracker/id6827677447)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Track every fold and unfold of your foldable phone to understand usage patterns and estimate hinge lifespan. Provides detailed statistics and insights into your folding habits, with options for background tracking and iCloud backup.

**Highlights:** Real-time fold and unfold counting, Inferred fold detection when app is closed, Manual fold logging, Shortcuts app integration for background counting, Optional background counting via magnetometer, Detailed statistics on folding habits, Estimated hinge lifetime calculation, iCloud backup and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fold by Fold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fold-by-fold/id6828573950)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app tracks your daily folding activity, offering detailed insights into your usage patterns. Personalize widgets to display your progress and interact with a playful companion.

**Highlights:** Automatic fold counting, Session timing, Daily rhythm tracking, Personalized widgets, Playful folding companion, Activity calendar, Weekly insights

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fold Counter free?

Fold Counter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fold by Fold free?

Fold by Fold costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fold Counter or Fold by Fold?

Fold by Fold is rated higher. Fold Counter averages 2.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Fold by Fold averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fold Counter or Fold by Fold have ads?

Neither Fold Counter nor Fold by Fold shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fold Counter or Fold by Fold?

Fold Counter ships an update every 3 days, and Fold by Fold daily. Most recently, Fold Counter was updated on November 13, 2026 and Fold by Fold on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Fold Counter or Fold by Fold?

Fold Counter currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Fold by Fold at #41. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*