# PatternGenius vs Tally

The clearest difference is rating: Tally at 4.6 against PatternGenius's 4.2. Tally also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 45). PatternGenius's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PatternGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tally sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tally holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally has 1.1K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of PatternGenius's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tally's.

PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, Tally every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatternGenius | Tally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterngenius/id906746599/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-and-score-tracker/id1412716242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | **59.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Create2Thrive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906746602) | [Volodymyr Yahenskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/961335645) |

## What reviewers say

### PatternGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterngenius/id906746599)

Design intricate knit patterns with a comprehensive vector symbol set. Easily create charts, add custom images, and notes. Publish your designs as PDFs or to your camera roll. Unlock advanced features like color integration, larger chart sizes, and auto-generated written instructions through in-app purchases or a subscription.

**Highlights:** Vector-based symbol set, Tap and Paint modes, Undo/Redo functionality, Row/stitch numbering, Export to PDF and Camera Roll, Color integration, Auto-generated written instructions

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Genius | $2.99 | per month |
| All Genius | $24.99 | per year |


### Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-counter-and-score-tracker/id1412716242)

This app provides a simple yet powerful way to track multiple counts and scores using interactive widgets. Customize counters with colors, notes, and sound feedback. Premium features include unlimited counters and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Home Screen interactive widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts, Notes for counters, Counting history, Customizable counter colors, Sound and haptic feedback

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Tally Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatternGenius free?

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

### Is Tally free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PatternGenius or Tally?

Tally is rated higher. PatternGenius averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Tally averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do PatternGenius or Tally have ads?

Neither PatternGenius nor Tally shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PatternGenius or Tally?

PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, and Tally every 10 days. Most recently, PatternGenius was updated on July 9, 2026 and Tally on September 24, 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.*