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:
Open Settings in the app
Toggle on "Volume Button Control"
Open any counter
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.