Counter vs Gradient Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Counter
This utility app allows you to easily count up or down with a simple tap. It features large, readable numbers, history tracking, and customizable sounds and vibrations for various uses like workouts or study sessions. All features are free, supported by advertisements.
- Tap to count up or down
- Large, easy-to-read numbers
- Count history saved
- Customizable count sounds
- Voice readout of count
- Adjustable number size
- Dark and light modes
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A simple tap counter. Tap the screen to count workout reps, correct answers, rehab exercises and more, with big numbers you can read from across the room. COUNT • Tap anywhere on the screen to count, with large, easy-to-read numbers • Switch between counting up and counting down with one button • Choose the value the counter resets to (for example, count down from 100 to 0) • Your count is kept even after you close the app HISTORY • Up to 300 entries saved with date and time • Tap any entry to go back to that value, so a mistaken tap is easy to undo SOUND, VOICE AND VIBRATION • 35 count sounds to choose from • Voice readout of the current number • Set multiple goal values; a different sound plays when you reach one (for example, 10 or 50 reps) • Adjust the volume inside the app • Sounds play even in silent mode • Vibration on or off DISPLAY • Adjust the number size with a slider • Dark and light modes • Animations on or off • Works in portrait and landscape GREAT FOR • Workout and sports reps • Rehab exercises • Pages or books read • Correct answers while studying • Counting people or items All features are free to use. The app shows ads. If you have any questions, please contact us through the support page.
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 rating: Gradient Counter at 4.5 against Counter's 3.7. Gradient Counter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gradient Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Counter ships an update every 9 days, Gradient Counter monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Counter | Gradient Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ryo muranaka | takeshi ogawa |
Customer experience
Counter
Gradient Counter
In-app purchases
Counter
No in-app purchases
Gradient Counter
No in-app purchases
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