Comparison

Basic Counter Plus vs Show IP Widget

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

Head to head
About

Basic Counter Plus

Features
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A standard counter, target counter and a daily counter with a history graph that resets every day :-)

About

Show IP Widget

Features
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Show IP Widget displays your External IP address, network provider, and geographic location (based on your IP), ensuring you always have a clear understanding of your online presence. Top Features 1.Real-Time Updates Show IP Widget constantly monitors your network and updates its display in real-time. Any changes to your network status, such as switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data or reconnecting after a device unlock, are instantly reflected on the widget after pressing the update button. 2.Manual Refresh Button Want to check your network status instantly? The widget includes a convenient refresh button that allows you to manually update the information at any time. 3.Privacy-First Design We take your privacy seriously. Show IP Widget retrieves your IP address from publicly available online data about your connection, but all other processing is handled locally on your device. Show IP Widget does not collect personal data or track your activity. 4.Battery Efficiency We’ve designed Show IP Widget to operate efficiently, ensuring that it has minimal impact on your device’s battery life. Unlike other apps that run background processes or consume excessive resources, this widget is optimized for low power usage. 5.Seamless Integration Once installed, Show IP Widget integrates effortlessly with your home screen. You can resize and position the widget to fit your layout preferences, making it both functional and visually appealing. How It Works 1. Install the app and add the widget to your home screen, allowing notifications so the widget can monitor network changes for you. 2. The widget will automatically detect and display your current IP address, location, and internet provider. 3. Updates occur automatically when you refresh the widget by tapping the update button. 4. Reopen the main app after a device restart to ensure full functionality. Privacy Commitment Unlike many other IP display apps, we don’t save, sell, or share your information with third parties. Your IP address and network details are only displayed locally on your device, ensuring complete privacy. The only data retrieved is limited to what is publicly available online about your connection. No data is stored on our servers, so you can use the app with confidence, knowing that your personal information stays with you. Privacy is at the core of our app, and we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of data security and transparency. Who Can Use It? Show IP Widget is perfect for anyone who wants to stay informed about their network connection. β€’ Values privacy and prefers apps that don’t track or store their data. β€’ Needs quick access to their IP address, network provider, and connection details. Permissions To function effectively, the app needs the following permissions: β€’ Network Access: To retrieve your IP address and network details. β€’ Run at Startup: Ensures the widget is ready and functional after a device reboot. We only request permissions essential for the app’s functionality and do not use them for any other purpose. Privacy Policy Our privacy commitment is simple: your data is yours. We do not collect, share, or sell your information. Everything processed by the app stays on your device. You can view our full privacy policy within the app or on our website.

Screenshots

Basic Counter Plus3 screens
Show IP Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Basic Counter Plus at Free against Show IP Widget's $4.99. Basic Counter Plus also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Show IP Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Basic Counter Plus is free to download; Show IP Widget costs $4.99 up front. Basic Counter Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Show IP Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Counter Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Show IP Widget every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 1 level
Basic Counter Plus versus Show IP Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Counter PlusShow IP Widget
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperENSIGMASOFT PTY LTDTGFMedia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Counter Plus

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$3.99
None

Show IP Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Counter Plus free?
Basic Counter Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Show IP Widget free?
Show IP Widget costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic Counter Plus or Show IP Widget have ads?
Basic Counter Plus shows ads; Show IP Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic Counter Plus or Show IP Widget?
Basic Counter Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Show IP Widget every 2 days. Most recently, Basic Counter Plus was updated on September 20, 2026 and Show IP Widget on September 12, 2026.

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