Looking for a Split-Flap TV alternative?
Split-Flap TV turns a TV into a split-flap board for menus, messages and live data, from $21.99 per screen per month after a 7-day free trial. A live follower count needs its Cockpit plan ($53.99 per screen per month) and a web feed that returns your number. CountDeck is free for one source and reads your YouTube, X, Bluesky, GitHub, Twitch, Stripe and RevenueCat numbers for you, on your phone and, with Desk mode (Pro), full screen on a TV or an old iPad in any browser.
Choose Split-Flap TV if
- You run a café, hotel, office or venue and want menus, messages and photos on a split-flap board.
- You want the flap sound, and a board that also shows the time, countdowns, news and weather.
- You want an Instagram or Facebook count and can supply a feed for it: CountDeck does not count Instagram, TikTok or Facebook.
- You want a dedicated app on an Apple TV, Android TV or Chromecast.
Choose CountDeck if
- You want your followers, GitHub stars or MRR on a TV without building a data feed.
- You want a split-flap counter on a TV for free: the desk counter on this site shows one YouTube channel, GitHub repo or Bluesky account, no signup.
- You want to start free: one source costs nothing, and Pro with Desk mode is $3.99 a month.
- You want the number on your phone too: Home Screen, Lock Screen, StandBy and Apple Watch.
- You want goals and the date of your next milestone.
Split-Flap TV vs CountDeck at a glance
| Feature | Split-Flap TV |  CountDeckOurs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 7-day free trial, no card. Then $21.99, $39.99 or $53.99 per screen per month ($18.99 to $48.99 billed annually) | Free for 1 source. Pro $3.99/month, $29.99/year or $89.99 once |
| What it is | A split-flap board app for TVs, with flap sound, written from your phone or a browser | An app for iPhone and Android with Home Screen widgets, plus Desk mode in any browser (Pro) |
| Where you see it | Apple TV, Android TV, Google Chromecast and most smart TVs with an app store | Home Screen and Lock Screen, plus StandBy, Mac and any browser with Desk mode (Pro) |
| Follower counts | Cockpit plan: point a board at a JSON or XML feed that returns your number | Built in for YouTube, X, Bluesky, GitHub, Twitch and more |
| Revenue and MRR | Any value from a JSON or XML feed, your own API or a marketplace app (Cockpit) | Built in for Stripe and RevenueCat (read-only keys) |
| What else it shows | Menus, messages, photos, clocks, countdowns, news and weather | Your numbers, with goals, pace and celebrations |
| Setup | Install the player on a streaming device or smart TV, then write boards from your phone or a browser | App Store or Google Play, about 10 seconds. Desk mode is a private link you open on the TV |
Questions
How much does Split-Flap TV cost?
After a 7-day free trial with no card, $21.99 per screen per month for Economy, $39.99 for Business and $53.99 for Cockpit, or $18.99, $35.99 and $48.99 a month billed annually (splitflaptv.com in US dollars, checked November 2026).
Can Split-Flap TV show my follower count?
Yes, on the Cockpit plan. You point a board at a web address that returns your follower number as JSON or XML; its site names Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as the usual sources.
Can CountDeck show my numbers on 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 split-flap desk counter on this site needs no signup.
Does CountDeck support Instagram?
No. CountDeck counts YouTube, X, Bluesky, GitHub, Twitch, Stripe, RevenueCat and more, but not Instagram, TikTok or Facebook.
Is CountDeck made by Split-Flap TV?
No. CountDeck is an independent app and is not affiliated with Split-Flap TV or PresentationPoint.
Your numbers on the TV, no feed to build.
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