# Counter+. vs Hemocytometer Sidekick

Counter+. and Hemocytometer Sidekick both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Counter+.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Hemocytometer Sidekick's. Counter+. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 29). Hemocytometer Sidekick's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hemocytometer Sidekick sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Counter+. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Counter+. against 4.6 for Hemocytometer Sidekick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter+. has 1.4K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Counter+.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Hemocytometer Sidekick's.

Counter+. ships an update every 4 months, Hemocytometer Sidekick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter+. | Hemocytometer Sidekick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id986800297/reviews)** | [4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hemocytometer-sidekick/id1341492266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Nicholas Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341492265) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hemocytometer Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hemocytometer-sidekick/id1341492266)

Streamline cell counting with a hemocytometer. This app automates calculations, offers eyes-free operation with large buttons and sound feedback, and saves your data for easy recording. It supports various chamber types and differential blood counts, making lab work more efficient.

**Highlights:** Automated cell counting, Eyes-free operation, Supports multiple chamber types, Differential blood counting, Data saving and email results, Adjustable chamber depth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Version 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Version 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Version 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Version 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter+. free?

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

### Is Hemocytometer Sidekick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Counter+. or Hemocytometer Sidekick?

Counter+. is rated higher. Counter+. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Hemocytometer Sidekick averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.

### Do Counter+. or Hemocytometer Sidekick have ads?

Counter+. shows ads; Hemocytometer Sidekick does not.

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

Counter+. ships an update every 4 months, and Hemocytometer Sidekick every 2 months. Most recently, Counter+. was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hemocytometer Sidekick on October 7, 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.*