# Vivid Counter vs Tally

Vivid Counter and Tally both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Vivid Counter's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tally's. Vivid Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.5). Tally's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 150). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Vivid Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Vivid Counter against 4.6 for Tally. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally has 1.8K 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 61% of Tally's.

Vivid Counter ships an update every 9 months, Tally fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vivid Counter | Tally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-counter/id794889884/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 60.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mamoru Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/794889887) | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) |

## 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


### Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407)

Easily track any count with intuitive gesture controls. Perfect for scorekeeping, habit tracking, or monitoring event attendance. Offers customizable feedback and widget support for quick updates.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based counting, Unlimited tallies, Count up/down with custom steps, Set progress targets, Event tracking histories, Widgets and Live Activities, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tally Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Tally Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vivid Counter free?

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

### Is Tally free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vivid Counter or Tally?

Vivid Counter is rated higher. Vivid Counter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Tally averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Vivid Counter or Tally have ads?

Neither Vivid Counter nor Tally shows ads.

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

Vivid Counter ships an update every 9 months, and Tally fortnightly. Most recently, Vivid Counter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tally on November 1, 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.*