Comparison

Counter Widget 26 vs Hand Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Counter Widget 26

This app provides a versatile tally counter widget and application for tracking various counts, from daily habits to fitness goals. Customize your counters with different colors, fonts, and backgrounds, and integrate with other systems using HTTP requests. View history logs and utilize iOS lock screen widgets for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Tally counter widget and app
  • Customizable counter appearance
  • Automatic timer-based reset
  • HTTP request integration
  • History log of calculations
  • iOS lock screen widgets
  • Multiple counters support
Features
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Tally counter widget and app to count numbers of any kind. Count: The water you drink, Push-ups, Cups of coffee, Steps ..... ∞ • One click on plus or minus button in the widget to update the value. • Automatic change and reset of counter values using a timer. • Shortcut application supported. Use it to work with Siri or Apple Watch. • Use HTTP requests to integrate with third-party habit systems. • View a history log of all the calculations you make. • Use iOS lock screen widgets to count. • Change color, fonts, layout for each counter. • Use images as the background of the widget. • Rename each counter however you want. • Supports several counters. • iOS light and dark mode support. • Select the step size for your count +1, -21, 3.141592, or any number you need! _____________________________________ The following information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy link https://vitalek.app/widgetweb/privacyPolicy.html and Terms of Use link https://vitalek.app/widgetweb/termsOfUse.html • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Hand Counter

Features
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I believe. My App makes your life more valuable. You will be the greatest better than ever and shine with me. Hand Counter App. This app is useful when you count one by one, whatever you want. You can save numbers with a memo. This app also can do autosaving at the history and counts a number using the volume button. When you work out, you can count several exercises with this app using the proximity sensor. You can use a timer to count numbers within a specific interval. Thanks. If there are any incorrect translations, please contact us by email at starlightlab14@gmail.com

Screenshots

Counter Widget 264 screens
Hand Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hand Counter at none against Counter Widget 26's 3. Hand Counter also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Counter Widget 26's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Counter Widget 26 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hand Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter Widget 26 ships an update every 2 months, Hand Counter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Counter Widget 26 versus Hand Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter Widget 26Hand Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (208 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings208 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitaliy AlekseevJaehwa Noh

Bugs and requests

Counter Widget 26

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • In-app purchases fail
  • Reset counter setting doesn't work
  • Widget stopped working after update
  • Widget shows 0 on home screen, but correct number in app
  • Widget doesn't work for HTTP requests
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  • Widget can be buggy, slightly expands app
  • CSV export bug with invalid characters

Requested features

10 requests
  • Count down functionality
  • Apple Watch app/complication
  • CSV bug fix for invalid characters
  • Option to reposition items in list
  • Timestamp for each tally
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  • History functionality (separate counters, comparisons by day/week/month/year)
  • New app logos
  • Custom sound for button presses
  • Ability to choose which counter appears in widget
  • Full-screen '+' button

Hand Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Counter Widget 26

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Features3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PRO Features3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version$3.99
None

Hand Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Counter Widget 26 free?
Counter Widget 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hand Counter free?
Hand Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Counter Widget 26 or Hand Counter have ads?
Hand Counter shows ads; Counter Widget 26 does not.
Which is updated more often, Counter Widget 26 or Hand Counter?
Counter Widget 26 ships an update every 2 months, and Hand Counter every 4 days. Most recently, Counter Widget 26 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hand Counter on October 30, 2026.

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