# Vivid Counter vs Counter+.

The clearest difference is ads: Vivid Counter at none against Counter+.'s shown. Vivid Counter also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (96% vs 84%). Counter+.'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 150). On price, rating 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 4.7 for Counter+.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter+. has 1.4K 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 84% of Counter+.'s.

Vivid Counter ships an update every 9 months, Counter+. every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 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) | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id986800297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 14 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-plus/id986800297)

A straightforward tally counter designed for ease of use. It allows you to track anything with simple tap controls, offering haptic feedback and sound cues for each count. Save, share, and resume your counting sessions with this versatile utility.

**Highlights:** Save counted records, Share saved records, Vibrates on each count, Click sound on each count, Speaks count every 25 increments, Count up or down, Resume last counted numbers, Apple Watch compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clear and straightforward
- 👍 Satisfying user experience
- 👍 Handy and useful tool
- 👍 Works well and is free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes at 1000 counts
- 💡 Needs ability to increase/decrease using volume buttons
- 🔍 Requests for feedback too frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at 1000 counts

**Requested features**

- Automatic counting feature
- Ability to remove ads


## 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 and Counter+. are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 150 and 1.4K ratings respectively.

### 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 4 months. Most recently, Vivid Counter was updated on October 20, 2026 and Counter+. on October 19, 2026.

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