# ColorTask vs Counter

The clearest difference is price: Counter at Free against ColorTask's $0.99. Counter also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). ColorTask's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Counter is free to download; ColorTask costs $0.99 up front. Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. ColorTask asks for nothing beyond the download.

ColorTask holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of ColorTask's written reviews are positive against 79% of Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ColorTask ships an update every 17 months, Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorTask | Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colortask/id719270065/reviews)** | [4.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-progress-tracker/id1218455499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EIICHI KOMINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/495643581) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colortask/id719270065)

Organize your tasks with a visually intuitive color-coded system. Customize categories, display options, and character sizes for a personalized experience. Features include search, badges for unchecked items, and backup via iTunes file sharing.

**Highlights:** Color-coded task management, Customizable categories, Grid and list view display, Badge for unchecked tasks, Keyword search function, Adjustable character size, iTunes backup support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-progress-tracker/id1218455499)

Easily create and manage counters for anything you want to track. Monitor progress with custom goals, detailed statistics, and interactive home screen widgets. Export your change history as a CSV file.

**Highlights:** Create and manage custom counters, Set custom goals for each counter, Track progress with detailed graphs, Export history as CSV, Organize counters into categories, Interactive home screen widgets, Automate counters with shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Counter Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorTask free?

ColorTask costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Counter free?

Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ColorTask or Counter?

ColorTask is rated higher. ColorTask averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Counter averages 4.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do ColorTask or Counter have ads?

Neither ColorTask nor Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ColorTask or Counter?

ColorTask ships an update every 17 months, and Counter monthly. Most recently, ColorTask was updated on September 30, 2026 and Counter on October 11, 2026.

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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.*