Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about features, local storage, privacy, and use cases. Can't find your question? Contact us.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There is no account, signup, or login, open the page and start counting. Your counters save automatically in your browser's local storage on that device.
Is Tally Counter App really free?
Yes, free forever. There is no premium tier, no per-counter limit, no monthly cap, and no watermarks. The site is supported by minimal display ads. All features (multi-counter, view modes, dark mode, full-screen, offline) are available to every user.
How many counters can I add?
Unlimited. Most users have 3-15 counters at once; some power users have 30+. Grid view scales to your device screen size.
Can I label each counter?
Yes. Tap the label area above any counter to give it a name (e.g., 'Maya - Participation', 'Northern Cardinal', 'Defects: Cosmetic'). Labels persist between sessions.
Does my data sync across devices?
No. There is no cross-device sync, Tally Counter App is a single-device tool. Your counters save in your browser's local storage on that one device only, and they don't carry over to other devices or browsers.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Tally Counter App uses local browser storage and continues working without internet. Your counts save locally in your browser.
How do I reset a counter?
Tap the reset button on the counter you want to reset. Resetting one counter does not affect any of your other counters. There's also an undo button if you accidentally tap one too many times.
Can I undo an accidental tap?
Yes. The undo button reverts the last tap on any counter. Useful when you over-count in fast-tap scenarios.
What view modes are available?
Three view modes: Dual (two counters side-by-side, large tap targets), Grid (all counters visible at once in a tile layout), and List (compact vertical list). Switch between them based on your screen size and counting density.
Is there a dark mode?
Yes. Toggle between light and dark themes in the navigation. The app respects your system theme preference by default but can be overridden.
What keyboard shortcuts are available?
Space or Enter to increment the active counter. R to reset. Arrow keys to navigate between counters. Numbers 1-9 to jump to a specific counter. F to toggle full-screen mode.
Can I share my counts with others?
There is no shared or multi-user counter, counts live only in your own browser. For team counting, each person counts on their own device and you combine the totals manually.
Does the counter make a sound when I tap?
Sound is optional. Enable it in Settings if you want audible click feedback per tap (useful for counting without watching the screen). Vibration is also available as an alternative for silent environments.
What's the difference between Dual view and Grid view?
Dual view shows exactly 2 counters with large tap targets, ideal for head-to-head counting (Team A vs Team B, made vs attempted shots, entry vs exit). Grid view shows multiple counters in a tile layout, better for tracking many categories at once (multiple students, species, SKUs).
Can I export my counts as a CSV file?
There is no built-in export. You can screenshot the Grid view to keep a record of your counts.
Is there an iPhone or Android app?
No native apps yet. The web app works on all devices with a modern browser (iOS Safari, Android Chrome, desktop Chrome/Firefox/Safari/Edge). For frequent use on a phone, add the page to your home screen (Share → Add to Home Screen) for one-tap launch like a native app.
How is my data stored?
Counter data is stored only in your browser's local storage and is never sent to our servers. See our Privacy Policy for details.
How do I delete all my data?
Because there is no account, your data lives only in your browser. Clear it any time via your browser's settings (Clear browsing data > Cookies and other site data), or use the in-app reset and delete controls. Questions? Email usama@weiblocks.io.
Is Tally Counter App accessible (screen readers, keyboard-only)?
We work toward WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. Keyboard shortcuts work; screen reader compatibility is in active testing. If you find an accessibility barrier, please email us, these get high priority.
Can I use this for [my specific use case]?
Probably yes. Tally Counter App handles any tally-based counting, see our use case pages for sports, education, research, retail, manufacturing, plus dedicated pages for people counting, attendance, and habit tracking. If you have an unusual scenario, email us.
Is this a tally mark counter?
Yes. Tally Counter App works exactly like pen-and-paper tally marks, every tap adds one mark and the running total updates instantly, counting in groups of five. Unlike paper, it never loses count, lets you keep multiple labeled tallies side by side, and saves automatically in your browser. No signup, works offline.
Can I use it as an online tally counter or count tracker?
Absolutely. Tally Counter App is a free online tally counter and count tracker that runs in any browser, no install, no signup. Track clicks, people, reps, attendance, inventory, or scores with unlimited labeled counters in Dual, Grid, or List views.