Comparison

Forest vs MultipleCounter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Forest

This app uses a gamified timer to help users stay focused and reduce phone distractions. Users plant virtual trees that grow while they concentrate, but wither if they leave the app. It encourages productivity and offers features like personalized allow lists and real tree planting.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus timer
  • Virtual tree planting
  • Personalized allow lists
  • Unlockable tree species and white noises
  • Real tree planting initiative
  • Detailed time statistics
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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**Stay off your phone and a tree grows. Leave early and it withers. That's Forest, the focus timer used by 60 million people worldwide.** Top productivity app in 136 countries. Recommended by The New York Times and Business Insider. "Forest works well, and if your goal is to be more in the moment, ignore your phone and actually talk to your friends when you are with them, this is the app for you." — The New York Times Together, our community has planted over 2 million real trees on Earth through our partnership with Trees for the Future. --- STAY FOCUSED Forest helps you overcome phone addiction, reduce distractions, and build deep work habits. Whether you are studying for exams, working from home, or simply trying to be more present, Forest gives you a reason to stay on task. - A gamified focus timer that turns screen-free time into a growing virtual forest - Create personalized Allow Lists to block distracting apps during focus sessions (iOS 16 or above) - Track your daily phone usage and screen time GET MOTIVATED - Unlock tree species and soundscapes as you reach focus milestones - Co-plant trees with friends and family during shared focus sessions - Compete with users around the world and share your forest - Unlock achievements and earn extra rewards - Plant real trees on Earth through our partnership with Trees for the Future TIME GUARD: BLOCK DISTRACTIONS ON SCHEDULE Time Guard helps you set phone-free windows throughout your day. Block distracting apps on a schedule, limit when you can access them, and track how much time you spend on your phone. MINDFUL SPACE: RESET YOUR MIND Mindful Space combines calming soundscapes, breathing exercises, and gentle animations to help you decompress between focus sessions. STATISTICS & INSIGHTS - Create custom tags and view detailed statistics of how you spend your focused time - Review your weekly, monthly, and yearly focus history as a visual forest - Revisit your focus journey with Forest Timeline - Sync your focused time with Apple Health It is never too late to build better habits. --- FOREST PLUS Love Forest? Try Forest Plus. - 3x coin rewards and unlock new trees faster - Exclusive Plus-only tree species and early access to seasonal new trees - Turn your focus into a real tree on Earth Start your free trial today, cancel anytime. --- NOTICE Forest is available on iPhone and iPad. Sign in with the same account to sync your data and access Forest Plus across all platforms. The Allow List feature requires iOS/iPadOS 16 or above. Forest is the original app. Similar apps on the App Store are not developed by the Forest team. --- Follow us on Instagram or visit forestapp.cc to learn more. Browser extensions also available. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.forestapp.cc/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://forest-subscription.seekrtech.com/terms/

About

MultipleCounter

Easily track multiple counts simultaneously with this intuitive application. Name, adjust, and customize each counter with unique colors. Perfect for tallying various items or events in parallel.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous counting
  • Customizable counter names
  • Adjustable count values
  • Color customization for counters
  • Easy operation
Features
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Count multiple objects in parallel with easy operation! [How to use] 1. Enter the name of the target to be counted on the "Setting" screen 2. Return to the main screen and perform counting! - Fine adjustment of the count and change of the name and count value are possible on the "Setting" screen. - You can also change the color of each counter. Please contact the review section or DM here. https://twitter.com/corasck

Screenshots

Forest4 screens
MultipleCounter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MultipleCounter at none against Forest's 21. MultipleCounter also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Forest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (50K vs 55). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forest sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MultipleCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest has 50K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Forest's written reviews are positive against 91% of MultipleCounter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forest ships an update every 9 days, MultipleCounter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Forest versus MultipleCounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForestMultipleCounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (50K ratings) — better4.5 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews91.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50K — better55
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size826 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEEKRTECH CO., LTD.Kazuya Fujita

Customer experience

Forest

All ratings49,540 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews2,291 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.7%

MultipleCounter

All ratings55 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative2.0%

Bugs and requests

Forest

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashing and freezing issues
  • Syncing and data loss problems
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to pause/resume timers
  • More customization options for the forest
  • Integration with other productivity apps
  • Easier way to earn coins for new trees

MultipleCounter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Forest

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly (Early Bird)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly (Early Bird)$5.991 Month
  • Annual (Early Bird)7 Days trial$32.491 Year
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  • Annual (Early Bird)7 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time15
  • Bottle of Sunshine Elixir$0.99
  • Shovelful of Crystal$0.99
  • Starter Bonus Pack$1.49
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  • Box of Sunshine Elixir$1.99
  • Select Pack$2.99
  • Advanced Package$2.99
  • Small pot of Crystal$4.99
  • Supreme Package$4.99
  • Advanced Bonus Pack$6.99
  • Elite Package$9.99
  • Large bag of Crystal$10.99
  • Select Pack$12.99
  • Supreme Bonus Pack$14.99
  • Deluxe Pack$18.99
  • Cartful of Crystal$21.99
None

MultipleCounter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forest free?
Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultipleCounter free?
MultipleCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forest or MultipleCounter?
Forest is rated higher. Forest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while MultipleCounter averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.
Do Forest or MultipleCounter have ads?
MultipleCounter shows ads; Forest does not.
Which is updated more often, Forest or MultipleCounter?
Forest ships an update every 9 days, and MultipleCounter every 2 months. Most recently, Forest was updated on October 20, 2026 and MultipleCounter on October 17, 2026.

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