Getting Started
Quick start guide to your first counter
You'll be counting in minutes. This guide walks you through downloading Tally Counter, creating your first counter, and customizing it to fit your needs. No complicated setup required — just download, create, and start!
5-Minute Setup
Follow these simple steps to get started.
Download from App Store
Visit the Apple App Store and search for "Tally Counter" by Reku. Tap "Get" and authenticate with Face ID or Apple ID. Installation takes less than a minute.
Open the App
Launch Tally Counter. You'll see an empty home screen with a large + button at the bottom. This is your starting point for creating a new counter.
Create Your First Counter
Tap the + button. A sheet appears asking you to name your counter. Enter something meaningful like "Daily Walks", "Books Read", or "Meditation Minutes".
Choose a Color & Icon
Select from 12 beautiful color themes. Optionally tap to add an emoji that represents your counter. This makes it easy to spot at a glance on your home screen.
Start Counting
Your counter is created! Tap the large + button in the card to increment by 1. Tap - to decrease. Watch the count change in real-time. It's that simple.
Customize (Optional)
Long-press the counter card to access more options: rename it, reset to zero, change the color, or set daily reminders. Create as many counters as you need.
Customizing Your Counters
Make your counters work for you.
Rename Your Counter
Long-press the counter card and tap "Edit" to change the name. Keep names descriptive and clear so you remember what you're tracking.
Pick a Color Theme
Choose from 12 vibrant colors. Different colors help you quickly identify counters when you have many active at once.
Add an Emoji
Tap the emoji icon to add a visual representation. Use relevant emojis like 🏃 for workouts or 📚 for reading to make tracking more fun.
Set Daily Reminders
Long-press a counter and tap "Set Reminder" to get daily notifications. Choose the time that works best for your habit. Reminders help build consistency.
Reset Your Counter
Long-press and tap "Reset" to set the count back to zero. Useful for daily counters or when you want to start fresh.
Tips for Success
Get the most out of Tally Counter.
Keep It Simple
Start with 1-3 counters. Too many at once can be overwhelming. Build your habit first, then expand.
Set Reminders
Enable daily reminders at the time you're most likely to do the activity. Consistency builds habit formation.
Add Home Screen Widgets
Place counters on your home screen for quick access. One tap counting makes tracking effortless and visible daily.
Monitor Your Charts
Check your weekly and monthly charts to spot patterns. Visual progress is motivating and helps you stay consistent.
Enable iCloud Sync
Turn on iCloud sync in settings. Your counters will sync across all your Apple devices automatically.
Celebrate Milestones
When you hit a milestone (10 days, 30 days, 100 counts), take a moment to celebrate. It reinforces the behavior.
Related Guides
Next steps to master Tally Counter.
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