TCal vs Gradient Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TCal
This utility app allows users to perform calculations using text descriptions for numbers, making it easier to understand the context of each value. It also supports exporting and sharing calculation processes.
- Calculate with text descriptions
- Understand number context
- Export calculation processes
- Share calculations
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The calculator can mark some numbers in the form of words. Use text descriptions instead of numbers in your calculations to help you understand what each number represents. You can also export the process and share it with others.
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: TCal at 100% against Gradient Counter's 33%. TCal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days 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. TCal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gradient Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
TCal ships an update every 5 days, Gradient Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TCal | 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 5 days — 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 | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motion Network Technology Co., Ltd. | takeshi ogawa |
Customer experience
TCal
Gradient Counter
In-app purchases
TCal
- 解锁 Pro（永久）$0.99
Gradient Counter
No in-app purchases
