# Tally vs TinyPoll

The clearest difference is rating: Tally at 4.7 against TinyPoll's 2.5. Tally also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 28%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 152). TinyPoll's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tally sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and TinyPoll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tally holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally has 1.8K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Tally's written reviews are positive against 28% of TinyPoll's.

Tally ships an update fortnightly, TinyPoll every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally | TinyPoll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407/reviews)** | [2.5 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [Josh Pyles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073806345) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407)

Easily track any count with intuitive gesture controls. Perfect for scorekeeping, habit tracking, or monitoring event attendance. Offers customizable feedback and widget support for quick updates.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based counting, Unlimited tallies, Count up/down with custom steps, Set progress targets, Event tracking histories, Widgets and Live Activities, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tally Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock | Free | one-time |
| Tally Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### TinyPoll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012)

Easily create and participate in polls directly within iMessage conversations. Settle debates, make group decisions, or gather quick feedback from friends without leaving the chat. Enjoy live vote tracking and the flexibility to change your mind.

**Highlights:** Easy poll creation, Vote within iMessage, Change votes anytime, Live vote tracking, Unlimited votes (free tier), Unlimited polls (paid tier)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 year) | $1.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy polling
- 👍 Helpful for group decision-making
- 💡 Integrates well with iMessage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires all participants to have the app
- ⏱️ Limited to one poll per 24 hours
- 💰 Paid subscription for more features
- 🗑️ Difficult to uninstall

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes iMessage app
- Polls disappear after sending

**Requested features**

- Allow non-app users to vote
- Increase free poll limit
- Provide multiple choice options
- Add web-based voting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tally free?

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

### Is TinyPoll free?

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

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

Tally is rated higher. Tally averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while TinyPoll averages 2.5 from 152 ratings.

### Do Tally or TinyPoll have ads?

Neither Tally nor TinyPoll shows ads.

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

Tally ships an update fortnightly, and TinyPoll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tally was updated on October 1, 2026 and TinyPoll on October 2, 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.*