# Tap vs Gradient Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap at 88% against Gradient Counter's 33%. Tap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Tap's written reviews are positive against 33% of Gradient Counter's.

Tap ships an update every 6 weeks, Gradient Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap | Gradient Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-simple-beautiful-counters/id1410544719/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-counter/id6446219224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 4 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luke Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356450613) | [takeshi ogawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676749157) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-simple-beautiful-counters/id1410544719)

Easily track the occurrences of any event with this intuitive counter app. It's perfect for habit formation, inventory management, or simply keeping score. Customize your counters with various colors and enjoy seamless integration with Siri.

**Highlights:** Unlimited counters, Siri Shortcut integration, Gesture support for decrementing, Haptic feedback, Editable counter names, Customizable button colors, Today Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gradient Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-counter/id6446219224)

Tap the screen to increment counters, with a dynamic background gradient that changes color as you count. Manage multiple counters with custom titles, reset options, and sound effects for an engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple counter creation, Customizable counter titles, Reset and delete counters, Lockable counters, Sound effects, Vibration feedback, Font customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap free?

Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gradient Counter free?

Gradient Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap or Gradient Counter?

Tap is rated higher. Tap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Gradient Counter averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tap or Gradient Counter have ads?

Gradient Counter shows ads; Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap or Gradient Counter?

Tap ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gradient Counter monthly. Most recently, Tap was updated on October 3, 2026 and Gradient Counter on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*