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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about Tally Counter.

General

Tally Counter is a versatile iOS app designed to help you count and track anything in your life. Whether you're counting workout reps, tracking daily habits, managing inventory, or keeping score in games, Tally Counter provides a simple, intuitive interface with powerful features to make counting effortless.
Yes! Tally Counter is completely free to download and use. All core features including unlimited counters, templates, activity tracking, and accessibility features are available at no cost. There are no ads or hidden fees.
Tally Counter requires iOS 17.0 or later. It's optimized for iPhone and also works great on iPad with full support for iPad-specific features like multitasking and larger displays.

Features

To enable volume button counting:
  1. Open Settings in the app
  2. Toggle on "Volume Button Control"
  3. Open any counter
  4. Volume Up increases the count, Volume Down decreases it
This feature works even when your screen is locked, making it perfect for hands-free counting during workouts or other activities.
Templates are pre-configured counters for common use cases. We offer 70+ templates across six categories:
  • Sports & Fitness: Push-ups, running laps, gym visits, etc.
  • Daily Life & Habits: Water intake, coffee cups, medications, etc.
  • Work & Productivity: Pomodoro sessions, tasks completed, meetings, etc.
  • Education & Learning: Books read, study sessions, vocabulary words, etc.
  • Games & Entertainment: Game wins, movies watched, puzzles completed, etc.
  • Health & Wellness: Hours slept, meditation minutes, mood check-ins, etc.
Each template comes with appropriate increment values, icons, colors, and optional goals.
Yes! You can set target values for any counter. When you set a goal:
  • A progress bar shows your advancement toward the goal
  • Percentage completion is displayed
  • You get a visual celebration when you reach your target
  • Goals can be adjusted anytime in the counter settings
This is perfect for daily targets like water intake, workout reps, or productivity goals.
The activity log tracks every change to your counters, including:
  • Increments and decrements with timestamps
  • Reset operations
  • The source of changes (manual tap, volume button, or gesture)
  • Old and new values for each change
You can filter the log by operation type, view daily summaries, and export your data for analysis.

Customization

Absolutely! Each counter can be customized with:
  • Colors: Choose from 20 vibrant color themes
  • Icons: Select from 40+ SF Symbols
  • Increment/Decrement Values: Set custom step values (1-100)
  • Display Format: Show values as decimal, hexadecimal, binary, or Roman numerals
  • Names & Descriptions: Add meaningful labels and notes
Tally Counter supports four display formats:
  • Decimal: Standard numbers (1, 2, 3...)
  • Hexadecimal: Base-16 (0x1, 0x2, 0x3...)
  • Binary: Base-2 (0b1, 0b10, 0b11...)
  • Roman Numerals: Classic Roman (I, II, III...)
This is useful for programmers, educators, or anyone who needs alternative number representations.

Accessibility

Tally Counter is designed to be accessible to everyone:
  • Large Button Modes: Normal, Large, and Extra Large button sizes
  • VoiceOver Support: Full compatibility with iOS screen reader
  • Voice Guidance: Audio announcements for count changes
  • High Contrast Mode: Enhanced visibility for visual impairments
  • Sound Feedback: Audio cues for all actions
  • Extra Haptics: Enhanced tactile feedback
  • Dynamic Type: Respects system font size preferences
  • Reduce Motion: Respects system animation preferences
All accessibility features can be configured in Settings > Accessibility.

Data & Privacy

Yes, your privacy is our priority:
  • All data is stored locally on your device
  • iCloud sync uses Apple's encrypted infrastructure
  • We don't collect or track personal information
  • No ads or third-party analytics
  • No account required to use the app
  • You can delete all data at any time
Read our full Privacy Policy for more details.
Yes! You can share your counter data anytime:
  • Tap the share button in any counter's detail view
  • Data includes the counter name, current value, description, and goal progress
  • Share via Messages, Mail, or any compatible app
  • Copy to clipboard for use in other applications

Troubleshooting

If volume button counting isn't working:
  1. Ensure "Volume Button Control" is enabled in Settings
  2. Make sure you're in a counter's detail view (not the home screen)
  3. Check that the counter isn't locked
  4. Verify your device isn't in Silent mode (some users report this affects the feature)
  5. Try restarting the app
Note: Volume button counting may not work when other audio apps are active.
If your counters aren't visible after an update:
  1. Force quit the app (swipe up and remove from app switcher)
  2. Restart your device
  3. Open the app again
  4. If using iCloud, check Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud to ensure Tally Counter sync is enabled
Your data is stored securely and should reappear. If issues persist, contact support immediately.
To resolve crashes or freezes:
  1. Ensure you're running the latest version from the App Store
  2. Check that your iOS is updated (requires iOS 17.0+)
  3. Force quit and restart the app
  4. Restart your device
  5. If the issue persists, try deleting and reinstalling the app
Please report persistent issues to ladotatishvili@proton.me with your device model and iOS version.

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