# Vivid Counter vs Counter≜

The clearest difference is ads: Vivid Counter at none against Counter≜'s shown. Vivid Counter also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 65%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Counter≜'s advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 150) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Vivid Counter against 4.6 for Counter≜. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter≜ has 2.7K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Vivid Counter's written reviews are positive against 65% of Counter≜'s.

Vivid Counter ships an update every 9 months, Counter≜ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vivid Counter | Counter≜ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-counter/id794889884/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter/id1459852771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mamoru Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/794889887) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### Vivid Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-counter/id794889884)

This application serves as a digital tally counter with a unique visual element. Each tap increments a count while dynamically changing the background color, offering a more engaging experience than traditional counters. It includes options for resetting, subtracting, sound effects, and disabling auto-lock.

**Highlights:** Full screen count-up button, Reset and subtract buttons, Animated background, Sound effects for taps, Disable Auto-Lock option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🎨 Beautiful and elegant design
- 🆓 Free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 💾 Saves count when app is closed
- 👆 Tap anywhere to count

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Small reset button can be accidentally tapped
- 👆 Accidental count increase when swiping to leave app
- 🔊 Click sound inconsistency
- 🔄 Restart button is small and can be hit by accident
- 👆 Screen sometimes registers accidental taps

**Reported bugs**

- Count randomly goes up without touching the screen
- Click sound sometimes does not go, but counter increases

**Requested features**

- Option to hide decrement button
- Option for dark background or custom wallpaper
- Small timer (time past since count started)
- History of past counts
- Version for Apple Watch


### 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 Vivid Counter free?

Vivid Counter 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, Vivid Counter or Counter≜?

Vivid Counter is rated higher. Vivid Counter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Counter≜ averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Vivid Counter or Counter≜ have ads?

Counter≜ shows ads; Vivid Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vivid Counter or Counter≜?

Vivid Counter ships an update every 9 months, and Counter≜ every 8 months. Most recently, Vivid Counter was updated on October 23, 2026 and Counter≜ on October 22, 2026.

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