# Scotland Yard Master vs Counter≜

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counter≜ at 65% against Scotland Yard Master's 19%. Counter≜ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 2). Scotland Yard Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Counter≜ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter≜ has 2.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Scotland Yard Master's written reviews are positive against 65% of Counter≜'s.

Scotland Yard Master ships an update every 12 months, Counter≜ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scotland Yard Master | Counter≜ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotland-yard-master/id686943176/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter/id1459852771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 149 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ravensburger Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505283467) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### Scotland Yard Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotland-yard-master/id686943176)

This app enhances the Scotland Yard Master board game by providing digital tools for detectives. Track Mr. X's movements, analyze his past routes, and use your device's camera to scan for his proximity via radio waves. It offers an immersive, technologically advanced way to play the classic deduction game.

**Highlights:** Digital control center for detectives, Mobile phone tracking with radio wave indicators, Witness questioning at 3D landmarks, Analysis of Mr. X's previous moves, Mr. X's helicopter escape option, Helps track Mr. X's proximity to radio masts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Counter≜

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter/id1459852771)

Easily track anything with this user-friendly counting app. It offers customizable sound and vibration feedback, with spoken updates at set intervals. Save, share, and resume your counts seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Save counted records, Share saved records, Vibrates every count, Sound notification on click, Speaks every 25 counts, Count up and down, Resume count after closing app, Cross-device counting (phone/watch)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for counting various tasks
- 👍 Works well on watch
- 👍 Vibrates when counting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when exceeding 9,999
- 🔧 No option to customize buttons
- 💰 Ads present in free version
- 🔧 Cannot turn off haptic feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard covers save button on small screens
- Counter resets when app is minimized on watch
- Buttons not accessible in horizontal iPad mode

**Requested features**

- Add option to count with volume buttons
- Implement 10,000+ counting
- Allow multiple counters and naming of counters
- Add confirmation prompt before clearing counter


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scotland Yard Master free?

Scotland Yard Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Counter≜ free?

Counter≜ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scotland Yard Master or Counter≜?

Counter≜ is rated higher. Scotland Yard Master averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Counter≜ averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Scotland Yard Master or Counter≜ have ads?

Counter≜ shows ads; Scotland Yard Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scotland Yard Master or Counter≜?

Scotland Yard Master ships an update every 12 months, and Counter≜ every 8 months. Most recently, Scotland Yard Master was updated on October 22, 2026 and Counter≜ on October 29, 2026.

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