# Tap vs Countess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countess at 100% against Tap's 50%. Countess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Tap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countess's.

Tap ships an update every 76 months, Countess every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap | Countess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-count/id763602491/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countess-tap-to-count/id988588637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 76 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Rossi](https://appshunter.io/developer/698920147) | [Erlend Madsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/483924215) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-count/id763602491)

Easily track tallies with a simple tap. This utility app features beautiful designs and animations to make counting enjoyable. Never lose your count again with its intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Effortless counting of large groups, Visually appealing designs and animations, Instant count reset functionality, Track multiple counts simultaneously

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countess-tap-to-count/id988588637)

This utility app allows users to easily count multiple items with a simple tap. It offers customizable named counts, haptic feedback for a tactile experience, and options for undoing or resetting counts. The interface is designed to be minimal and can be enhanced with optional visual themes.

**Highlights:** Tap to count, Haptic feedback, Multiple named counts, Undo and reset functionality, Minimalist design, Optional visual themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Count More | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Mode | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap free?

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

### Is Countess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tap or Countess?

Countess is rated higher. Tap averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Countess averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Tap or Countess have ads?

Tap shows ads; Countess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap or Countess?

Tap ships an update every 76 months, and Countess every 5 months. Most recently, Tap was updated on October 6, 2026 and Countess on October 8, 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.*