Desk follower counter: buy one or use your iPhone
A desk follower counter costs $399 to $629 from Smiirl, about $199 for a LaMetric TIME or €99.99 for a Tikky. CountDeck needs no new hardware: an iPhone in StandBy or an old iPad or TV in Desk mode shows your followers, GitHub stars or MRR full screen (Pro), and the free desk counter shows one YouTube channel, GitHub repo or Bluesky account in any browser.
What each option costs
| Feature | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Smiirl counter, 5 digits (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) | $399 once, excl. tax | One flip counter showing one account |
| Smiirl counter, 7 digits | $559 once, excl. tax | Same, for counts in the millions |
| Smiirl Custom, 5 or 7 digits | $459 or $629 once, excl. tax | Any number you send it (JSON or Zapier) |
| LaMetric TIME | About $199 once | Pixel clock with free counter apps |
| Tikky | €99.99 once | Small physical counter, no subscription |
 CountDeck | $0 for 1 source | Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets on the phone you already own. StandBy and Desk mode come with Pro: $3.99/month, $29.99/year or $89.99 once |
| CountDeck free desk counter | $0 | Full-screen split-flap counter for YouTube, GitHub stars or Bluesky followers in any browser (old iPad, TV), no signup |
What CountDeck counts
- YouTube subscribers Free
- Bluesky followers Free
- GitHub stars Free
- Stripe MRR Free
Today, this week and this month, with goals and the date of your next milestone.
Read-only, always
- Follower counts and GitHub stars are public: no login, no password, no key.
- Revenue uses read-only keys only: secret keys are refused, and keys are encrypted and deleted the moment you remove the source.
- It never posts, likes or follows, and never charges, refunds or pays out.
- No ad or tracking SDKs. Servers in the EU.
How each desk counter gets its number
Smiirl counters connect to Wi-Fi and flip to each new count from one account; Smiirl Custom shows any number you send it. LaMetric TIME shows counts through free apps from its store. CountDeck reads each source on its servers: in StandBy your iPhone redraws the widget when iOS allows, and Desk mode refreshes in the browser every minute.
Also counts
Mix platforms and revenue, all in one widget, on your iPhone or Android phone, and from iPhone on your Mac desktop and Apple Watch.
- Home Screen
- Lock Screen
- Mac desktop
- StandByPro
- Apple WatchPro
- Any browser, Desk modePro
Works with
Free for one source and 9 styles. Pro unlocks all 24 styles and unlimited sources.
See pricingQuestions
How much does a desk follower counter cost?
Smiirl lists its counters from $399 (5 digits) to $629 (Custom, 7 digits), excluding tax. LaMetric TIME is about $199 and Tikky is €99.99. CountDeck needs no hardware: it is free for one source, and StandBy and Desk mode come with Pro at $3.99/month, $29.99/year or $89.99 once.
Can I use my iPhone as a desk follower counter?
Yes, with Pro. Put your iPhone on its side while it charges and StandBy shows your CountDeck counter full screen, in a split-flap or pixel style.
Can I use an old iPad or a TV?
Yes. Desk mode (Pro) opens a private link in any browser and fills the screen with your numbers, refreshing every minute. For one YouTube channel, GitHub repo or Bluesky account, the free desk counter does the same with no signup.
Which desk counter shows Instagram or TikTok?
Smiirl, LaMetric TIME and Tikky all list Instagram and TikTok. CountDeck does not count Instagram, TikTok or Facebook.
Which desk counter shows MRR?
Smiirl Custom shows any number you send it through JSON or Zapier. LaMetric has no Stripe app; Stripe events can reach it through an IFTTT applet. CountDeck shows Stripe and RevenueCat MRR directly, with read-only keys.
