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Siri Shortcuts

Count with your voice — hands-free

Tally Counter includes 2 built-in Siri Shortcuts that let you add or decrease counts using just your voice. Perfect for hands-free counting while driving, cooking, exercising, or working. Shortcuts appear automatically when you install the app — no setup needed.

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Add Count

Ask Siri to add a count to any of your counters. Siri asks which counter and how much to add, then increments it instantly. You'll get a spoken confirmation with the count value.

Try saying

"Add Tally Counter" "Increase Count in Tally Counter" "Add to Tally Counter Count" "Increment Count in Tally Counter" "Log Count in Tally Counter"

How it works

1 Siri asks: "Which Counter?"

2 You pick your counter from the list

3 Siri asks: "Count Value?"

4 Done! Siri confirms: "Count X Added To [Counter]"

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Decrease Count

Need to subtract? Ask Siri to decrease your count. It works just like Add Count but subtracts from the total instead. Perfect for correcting mistakes or tracking inventory drawdowns.

Try saying

"Decrease Tally Counter" "Reduce Count in Tally Counter" "Subtract from Tally Counter Count" "Decrement Count in Tally Counter" "Remove Count from Tally Counter"

How it works

1 Siri asks: "Which Counter?"

2 You select the counter to decrease

3 Siri asks: "Count Value?"

4 Done! Siri confirms: "Count X Decreased To [Counter]"

When to use Siri Shortcuts

Hands-free counting is perfect for situations where you can't reach your phone.

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While Driving

Count deliveries, stops, or trips without taking your eyes off the road. Just speak to Siri.

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During Workouts

Log reps, sets, or laps mid-exercise. Keep your hands free and your focus on form.

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While Cooking

Track portions, ingredients, or servings while your hands are busy. Voice is the perfect input.

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Inventory Counting

Count items while moving through shelves. Add or subtract stock hands-free as you go.

Getting Started

All shortcuts are available automatically — no setup needed. Just make sure Siri is enabled.

Install the App

Download Tally Counter from the App Store and open it once to register the shortcuts.

Create a Counter

Set up at least one counter so Siri has something to count. Give it a name you can easily say.

Say "Hey Siri"

Use any of the voice phrases listed above. Siri will guide you through the rest.

Customize (Optional)

Open the Shortcuts app to customize, add to Home Screen, or create automations with your counters.

Ready to go hands-free?

Download Tally Counter and start counting with your voice today.

Download Tally Counter

Free on the App Store. Pro unlock available.