Comparison

Counter Widget 26 vs BeardRanks

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

BeardRanks

Features
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BeardRanks makes it simple to rank what matters to you: movies, games, music, books, and more! Ranking is fun and effortless with smart head-to-head, tier lists, and blind rankings. Getting started takes just minutes, and we'll walk you through the features step by step. Your privacy comes first. All data stays secure on your device, fully under your control.

Screenshots

Counter Widget 264 screens
BeardRanks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeardRanks at monthly against Counter Widget 26's every 2 months. Counter Widget 26's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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 and BeardRanks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter Widget 26 ships an update every 2 months, BeardRanks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Counter Widget 26 versus BeardRanks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter Widget 26BeardRanks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (207 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings207 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitaliy AlekseevBen Beard

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

BeardRanks

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
3 purchases

BeardRanks

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.00
  • Big Tip$5.00
  • Huge Tip$20.00

Questions

Is Counter Widget 26 free?
Counter Widget 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeardRanks free?
BeardRanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter Widget 26 or BeardRanks have ads?
Neither Counter Widget 26 nor BeardRanks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter Widget 26 or BeardRanks?
Counter Widget 26 ships an update every 2 months, and BeardRanks monthly. Most recently, Counter Widget 26 was updated on October 27, 2026 and BeardRanks on October 25, 2026.

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