Comparison

Count That Now vs Countastic | Multi

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

Head to head
About

Count That Now

This application serves as a digital tally counter, offering a simple and reliable way to track multiple counts. It features customizable styles, alerts, and sounds to personalize your counting experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited counters
  • Customizable counter styles
  • Set thresholds for alerts
  • Customizable alert and click sounds
  • Haptic feedback
  • Read out numbers
Features
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Just the App you need if you need a tally counter! *** The perfect PEOPLE COUNTER *** Simple. Reliable. FREE. WHY USE COUNT THAT NOW: • ALL features for FREE • Simple interface • Reliable • Customizable Counter Styles (from 'Classic' over 'Big Plus Button' to 'Ergonomic with Thumb Rest') • UNLIMITED counters • Count directly in list • Sort counters by Title, Value, Creation Date, Last Edited, or Last Looked At • Set counter titles • Set numbers directly (negative numbers possible) • Set thresholds for Min/Max Alerts • Customizable Alert Sounds (Separate sounds per counter possible) • Customizable Click Sounds (Separate sounds for [+] and [-] and per counter possible) • Haptic Feedback (optional) • Read out numbers (optional) • Orientation Lock (optional) • Screen always on (optional) COUNT YOUR WAY: • Count without even looking thanks to ergonomically placed buttons, haptic feedback, click sounds, threshold alerts, and numbers read out loud (all optional). • If you prefer the classic design, an extra large plus-button, ergonomically placed buttons (with or without thumb rest) - we've got you covered with our Counter Styles.  • Need more Counter Styles? Contact us: support.count-that-now@tooltaps.com Simple and efficient! COUNT THAT NOW *** Let us know how you're enjoying Count That Now, or give us your suggestions:  support.count-that-now@tooltaps.com If Count That Now is helping you, we would appreciate an App Store review. Your review will help other people find Count That Now and let them turn their iPhone into a tally counter too.

About

Countastic | Multi

This app is a customizable counting tool designed for needlework projects like knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch. It allows users to track rows, stitches, or other project elements with an unlimited number of counters and offers features like PDF/image import and ruler guides.

Highlights
  • Import PDFs or images
  • Unlimited customizable counters
  • Project folders for organization
  • Ruler guides for alignment
  • Minimalist and user-friendly design
Features
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Countastic: Your Simple, User-friendly, Customizable Counting Companion! Countastic is the perfect counting tool for all needlework, from knitting and crochet to cross-stitch and needlepoint! Whether you're tracking rows, stitches, or anything else of your project, our app offers a user-friendly, minimalist design that makes counting a breeze. Create your projects, import a file (PDF pattern or image for example), and start counting with an unlimited number of counters. Key Features: > Import PDFs or Images: Easily upload your patterns or project files to track your progress directly on them. > Unlimited Counters: Add as many counters as you need to stay organized, all within one easy-to-use interface. > Customizable Counters: Personalize each counter with unique colors, names, and settings to fit your project’s needs. > Ruler Guides: Show or hide ruler guides to help align your progress with your pattern. > Project Folders: Organize your projects within folders. Whether you're keeping track of stitches, rows, or complex patterns, Countastic makes it simple, allowing you to focus on your creativity. Simplify your needlework with the power of a clean, intuitive design! (*knitting Row counter, crochet stitch counter, cross-stitch, knit and needlepoint.)

Screenshots

Count That Now3 screens
Countastic | Multi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Count That Now at 4.7 against Countastic | Multi's 3.0. Count That Now also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 1) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). Countastic | Multi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Count That Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countastic | Multi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Count That Now holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count That Now has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Count That Now's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countastic | Multi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count That Now ships an update every 3 months, Countastic | Multi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Count That Now versus Countastic | Multi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount That NowCountastic | Multi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.6K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarig DuvalSylvain Huon

Customer experience

Count That Now

All ratings5,483 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative36.0%

Countastic | Multi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Count That Now

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Inconsistent button responsiveness
  • Restore purchase feature not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Include a reset button
  • Allow customizing background color
  • Improve multi-count management

Countastic | Multi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Count That Now

One-time1
  • Ad Free$12.99
1 purchases

Countastic | Multi

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is Count That Now free?
Count That Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countastic | Multi free?
Countastic | Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Count That Now or Countastic | Multi?
Count That Now is rated higher. Count That Now averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Countastic | Multi averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Count That Now or Countastic | Multi have ads?
Count That Now shows ads; Countastic | Multi does not.
Which is updated more often, Count That Now or Countastic | Multi?
Count That Now ships an update every 3 months, and Countastic | Multi every 8 days. Most recently, Count That Now was updated on November 6, 2026 and Countastic | Multi on October 30, 2026.

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