Count Now vs Gradient Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Count Now
This is a straightforward and user-friendly application designed for simple counting tasks. It offers customizable count increments, a history log for reviewing past entries, and personalized themes. Users can also support the developer through an optional in-app purchase.
- Multiple count modes (+1, +3, +5, +10, +100)
- Taptic Engine feedback with sound effects
- History log for reviewing past counts
- Personalized settings and multiple themes
- Ad-free experience
- Optional developer support purchase
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Count Now is a simple & easy-to-use counter app. ∗∗∗∗∗∗ Highlights ∗∗∗∗∗∗ · Use Taptic Engine with sound effects to provide clear tactile feedback. · Multiple count modes: +1 / +3 / +5 / +10 / +100 · Tap on History to quickly review your counts in the past. · In-app settings allow personalization. · Multiple themes adapt to your preference. · Users may now show support to the developer in the Settings -> About page by $0.99. ∗∗∗∗∗∗ Promise ∗∗∗∗∗∗ · Count Now will never embed ads. · Long-term Updates will be provided by its developer. ∗∗∗∗∗∗ Contact & Feedback ∗∗∗∗∗∗ Your Feedback is important! We are eager for your Feedbacks! If you have any suggestion or thought you'd like to share, please contact me by: · Email: tonytangdev17@hotmail.com · GitHub: TonyTang2001 · Weibo: @tonytang2001 · Facebook: Tang Zixuan · Instagram: tonytang_2001 · Twitter: @Tony39810 谢谢！Thanks!
Gradient Counter
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.
- Multiple counter creation
- Customizable counter titles
- Reset and delete counters
- Lockable counters
- Sound effects
- Vibration feedback
- Font customization
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By tapping on the screen, you can count numbers on the counter. At the same time, the background gradient color changes as you count. This app also features the following: - Up to four counters can be created at the same time. - Ability to set a title for each counter. - A minus button. - Ability to reset or delete each counter. - Ability to lock each counter. - Sound effects during counting. - Vibration during counting. - Customization of title and count font.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Count Now at 100% against Gradient Counter's 33%. Count Now also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Gradient Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Count Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gradient Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Count Now ships an update every 2 weeks, Gradient Counter monthly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Count Now | Gradient Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 子轩 唐 | takeshi ogawa |
Customer experience
Count Now
Gradient Counter
In-app purchases
Count Now
- A little bit of support$0.99
Gradient Counter
No in-app purchases
