# Tally vs InstantLog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InstantLog at 100% against Tally's 61%. InstantLog also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Tally's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and InstantLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InstantLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of InstantLog's.

Tally ships an update every 3 weeks, InstantLog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally | InstantLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instantlog-quick-timestamp/id6757126092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [WEI-LUN HUANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540087284) |

## What reviewers say

### Tally

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

Easily track any count with a gesture-based interface. Manage habits, scores, inventory, and attendance with unlimited tallies and customizable resets. Syncs across devices and offers widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based counting, Unlimited tallies, Natural language tally creation, Customizable resets, Widgets and Live Activities, iCloud sync, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### InstantLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instantlog-quick-timestamp/id6757126092)

Effortlessly capture important moments with a single tap. Log time for work, study, or routines, add notes, and organize entries with custom tags. Offers smart auto-fill and history viewing for easy management.

**Highlights:** One-tap time logging, Custom time entry, Quick tags for categorization, Smart auto-fill notes, History view with search and filters, CSV export (Premium), Backup and restore (Premium), Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InstantLog - Quick Timestamp | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tally free?

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

### Is InstantLog free?

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

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

InstantLog is rated higher. Tally averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while InstantLog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tally or InstantLog have ads?

InstantLog shows ads; Tally does not.

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

Tally ships an update every 3 weeks, and InstantLog every 2 months. Most recently, Tally was updated on November 9, 2026 and InstantLog on November 5, 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.*