# Tally vs Counter+.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Counter+. at none against Tally's 3. Counter+. also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.5). Tally's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tally sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Counter+. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tally against 4.7 for Counter+.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Tally's written reviews are positive against 84% of Counter+.'s.

Tally ships an update fortnightly, Counter+. every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tally | Counter+. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tally-quick-counter/id957912407/reviews) | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id986800297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 40 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## 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 |


### Counter+.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id986800297)

A straightforward tally counter designed for ease of use. It allows you to track anything with simple tap controls, offering haptic feedback and sound cues for each count. Save, share, and resume your counting sessions with this versatile utility.

**Highlights:** Save counted records, Share saved records, Vibrates on each count, Click sound on each count, Speaks count every 25 increments, Count up or down, Resume last counted numbers, Apple Watch compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clear and straightforward
- 👍 Satisfying user experience
- 👍 Handy and useful tool
- 👍 Works well and is free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes at 1000 counts
- 💡 Needs ability to increase/decrease using volume buttons
- 🔍 Requests for feedback too frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at 1000 counts

**Requested features**

- Automatic counting feature
- Ability to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tally free?

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

### Is Counter+. free?

Counter+. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tally or Counter+.?

Tally and Counter+. are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.7K and 1.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Tally or Counter+. have ads?

Counter+. shows ads; Tally does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tally or Counter+.?

Tally ships an update fortnightly, and Counter+. every 4 months. Most recently, Tally was updated on September 23, 2026 and Counter+. on September 23, 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.*