Count from Control Center or the Lock Screen

KeepCount’s Add to Counter control targets one counter. It is useful when you want a quick counting button without displaying an entire board.

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Three boards free. Optional KeepCount Pro subscription.

In this guide

System counter controls are included free for accessible counters. Available placements and configuration controls depend on the device and OS.

By Tyler Hillsman · Reviewed

How to do it

  1. Prepare the counter

    In KeepCount, give the counter a clear label and set its type and increment. A short distinctive label helps when selecting it in a system picker.

  2. Add a Control Center button

    Open Control Center and enter editing. Choose Add a Control, find KeepCount’s Add to Counter, and place it. Configure its Counter to the one you prepared.

  3. Try the selected action

    Leave editing and activate the control once. Open KeepCount and check the result on the correct board.

Use a Lock Screen control on iPhone

On systems that let you replace Lock Screen controls, customize your Lock Screen and replace one of its bottom controls with KeepCount’s Add to Counter. Select the intended counter in its configuration.

This is a system control, separate from the Home Screen Board widget. Lock Screen editing and authentication rules belong to iOS; placements can differ by OS and device.

The action follows the counter

For a Count Down counter, the numerical action subtracts instead of adding. With no explicit amount, the counter’s configured step is used. The name Add to Counter does not override that counter setting.

The control is a numerical action. Unlike an Enter Number tile in a Board widget, it does not provide an inline keypad. Use a Count Up or Count Down counter for a predictable quick button.

When the target is unavailable

If the selected counter was deleted or its board is no longer accessible, reconfigure the control. A saved control should not silently become a button for a different deleted target.

After renaming, deleting, or replacing boards, verify your controls before using them in a live session. The counter values remain local to the device.

Common questions

Can I use several controls?

You can configure controls for different accessible counters where the system provides room. Give each target a distinct label.

Need a hand?

Email support@keepcount.app or use the feedback form with your app version, device, system version, and what happened. Keep private board content out of your message.

For system setup details: Apple: customize Control Center.