Rainbow Counter vs Gradient Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rainbow Counter
This utility app allows users to track multiple items with customizable counters. It offers features like splitting counters, countdown functionality, and adjustable increment values. The app supports landscape mode for ease of use.
- Split up to 4 counters
- Countdown functionality
- Change increment value
- Change start value
- Landscape mode support
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Use this beautiful counter to count anything you like! You can: ・split up to 4 counters ・count down when tapped on bottom half of the screeen(you can turn it off if you want) ・change increment ・change start value ・use it in landscape mode
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: Rainbow Counter at 100% against Gradient Counter's 33%. Rainbow Counter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Gradient Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 43 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Rainbow Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gradient Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rainbow Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Rainbow Counter's written reviews are positive against 33% of Gradient Counter's.
Rainbow Counter ships an update every 43 months, Gradient Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rainbow Counter | Gradient Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | 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 | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goro Sato | takeshi ogawa |
Customer experience
Rainbow Counter
Gradient Counter
In-app purchases
Rainbow Counter
- Remove Ads$0.99
Gradient Counter
No in-app purchases
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