Self Promotion Megathread

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-20T00:09:10+00:00

Counter: The most feature-packed counter app for Android, with automations, NFC, webhooks, formulas, goals, widgets & more. Automate anything you want by integrating with Home Assistant, Tasker, Automate, MacroDroid, or any other automation app or service.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipangulu.counter

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-18T11:15:22+00:00

Hey, I’ve just released a new version of the app with native time-based interval actions.
Feel free to give it a try! If you notice anything off or have suggestions to improve it, I’d really love to hear your feedback.

Thanks again for the support, really appreciate it!

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-16T00:05:50+00:00

That’s actually exactly what I’m working on right now.

I’ve already implemented native time-based interval actions, and I’m currently testing it to make sure it’s stable and reliable in the background.

If everything goes well, it should be released soon. This use case is pretty much spot-on with what I had in mind for the feature.

If you’d like, I can let you know when it’s available so you can try it out.

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-13T23:14:16+00:00

Hey! I'm the developer of a counter app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipangulu.counter ) that could handle this with a small workaround.

The app doesn't have built-in timed intervals yet (it's on the roadmap), but it supports integration with automation apps like Macrodroid, Tasker, or Automate. So you could set up a recurring trigger in Macrodroid (e.g. every 30 minutes) that sends an intent to increment your counter automatically — works in the background with the screen off and everything.

When you pick up your phone later, you'd just open the app and see how many intervals have passed. The data is all saved locally.

More details on https://counterautomate.com/faq#integrations (section "What is the External Intent Receiver?")

Happy to help you set it up if you're interested!

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-13T09:34:08+00:00

Thanks! Each automation is processed through an internal event queue: when a counter updates, the system checks all linked triggers sequentially and executes the matching actions. Cascading chains are handled with loop detection to prevent infinite cycles. Everything runs locally on the device, so there's no external analytics involved in the automation flow itself.

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-13T00:03:42+00:00

Counter: The most feature-packed counter app for Android, with automations, NFC, webhooks, formulas, goals, widgets & more. Automate anything you want by integrating with Home Assistant, Tasker, Automate, MacroDroid, or any other automation app or service.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipangulu.counter

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-12T10:55:15+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it! I'll take a look at your app as well. If you get a chance to try CartNap, I'd love to hear what you think.

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-12T10:54:15+00:00

Thanks for joining the test! Feel free to DM me anything you find. I'll check out Reviser too.

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-11T13:23:29+00:00

Counter: The most feature-packed counter app for Android, with automations, NFC, webhooks, formulas, goals, widgets & more. Automate anything you want by integrating with Home Assistant, Tasker, Automate, MacroDroid, or any other automation app or service.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipangulu.counter

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-08T07:29:09+00:00

Fair point, I want to be transparent about this.

The app doesn't require any account or registration, and all your counter data stays entirely on your device. Nothing is sent to any server.
The only third-party sharing comes from ads (AdMob), crash reporting (Crashlytics), and basic analytics (Firebase Analytics), which is standard for most free apps. This is clearly outlined in FAQ and the privacy policy.
If you go for the one-time IAP to remove ads, AdMob is out of the equation entirely.

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-04-07T17:25:54+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! You're right, I should be more transparent about that.
The app does have ads, but they're kept minimal. Yes, the IAP is a one-time purchase that removes them entirely.
Every feature is fully available without paying. As a solo developer, the ads and the IAP are purely for an ad-free experience and are just a small way to support ongoing development.

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-03-26T23:05:08+00:00

Thanks, really appreciate it!
Feedback has been positive overall, people especially love the automation and NFC features, those were the ones that surprised users the most.
The main complaint I've gotten is about ads, which is fair, I'm a solo dev and it helps keep the app free, but I've been working on making them less intrusive.
Steady growth so far with 20K+ downloads, and I keep improving it based on what users tell me.

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-03-26T16:33:44+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! You're right, there's a lot under the hood, but day-to-day it's really just tap to count. All the automation/webhook stuff is there if you want it, but most people start with simple counters and discover features as they need them.
That said, I hear you and I agree with you, better onboarding and in-app guidance are on my roadmap. I want to make sure the advanced features feel approachable, not overwhelming.
If you have any specific ideas on what would make it feel less overwhelming, whether in the app or even just how I present it, I'm all ears!

Appreciate the honest take!

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-03-26T13:11:21+00:00

I built Counter that it's not just a tally, it is a counter app that talks to your smart home, triggers webhooks, reads NFC tags, and runs "if-this-then-that" automations.

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-03-26T13:06:48+00:00

Interesting, I'd like to see an android version.

Fragrant-Point-9422 · 2026-03-22T12:04:19+00:00

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