Comparison

Countr vs The Counter

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

Head to head
About

Countr

This app simplifies the process of tallying and counting various items. It allows users to manage multiple counts, organize them into groups, and sync across devices. Features like multipliers and Apple Watch integration enhance its utility for diverse counting needs.

Highlights
  • Multiple independent counts
  • Organize counts into groups
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Count multipliers
  • Apple Watch app
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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Countr 4 makes it even easier to quickly count or tally anything! Need to keep score during a game? Take a quick headcount at a meeting? Count stacks of literature on a counter? Track your row count as you crochet?  Whatever you want to count, Countr makes it easy! Features: - Count as many things as you want with separate counts - Organize your counts into groups - See and manage your counts on all of your devices - Set multipliers to count in larger steps - Open multiple Countr windows on iPad - New Apple Watch app brings all of the power of Countr to your wrist - Use the Shortcuts app to add counting to your workflows Privacy Policy: https://www.random-projects.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.random-projects.com/terms-of-use/

About

The Counter

A straightforward and rapid application for tallying numbers. It offers support for Apple Watch, allowing for easy counting on your wrist. The app is currently in early development with plans for future enhancements.

Highlights
  • Simple number counting
  • Fast operation
  • Apple Watch support
  • Easy to use interface
  • Early development stage
Features
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This app is a really simple counter application. Count your numbers simply and quickly. Apple watch is also supported. Count your numbers easily and simply in Apple Watch. This application is still in its infancy. Please expect more improvements! Thank you. Holy Kiwi

Screenshots

Countr4 screens
The Counter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Counter at 100% against Countr's 64%. The Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Countr's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 6). On price, ads 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. Countr sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. The Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countr has 48 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Countr's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countr ships an update every 5 weeks, The Counter every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Countr versus The Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountrThe Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (48 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRandom Projects, LLCGoondori, Inc.

Customer experience

Countr

All ratings47 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative25.0%

The Counter

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Countr

Subscriptions2
  • Countr Plus (Monthly)$0.691 Month
  • Countr Plus (Yearly)$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tip$0.99
  • Cookie Tip$2.99
  • Coffee Tip$4.99
None

The Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countr free?
Countr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Counter free?
The Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Countr or The Counter?
The Counter is rated higher. Countr averages 4.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while The Counter averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Countr or The Counter have ads?
Neither Countr nor The Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countr or The Counter?
Countr ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Counter every 3 days. Most recently, Countr was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Counter on October 24, 2026.

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