Comparison

Gradient Counter vs Counter

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multiple counter creation
  • Customizable counter titles
  • Reset and delete counters
  • Lockable counters
  • Sound effects
  • Vibration feedback
  • Font customization
Features
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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.

About

Counter

Easily track and count anything with customizable counters. Organize them into folders, view history, and use home screen widgets for quick access. Personalize the look with themes and button styles.

Highlights
  • Customizable counters
  • Folder organization
  • Activity history
  • Home screen widgets
  • Theme personalization
  • Volume button control
Features
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All changes are saved automatically, so you can review your history at any time. Personalize the app by choosing themes and button styles. You can also adjust each counter’s card, changing its size, type, or rearranging the increment/decrement buttons. Organize counters into folders and track your progress with home screen widgets – all free and without ads. Main functions and features: - Create counters with different parameters. Customize their appearance, including size and type. - Organize counters into folders to keep things tidy. - Review your activity in history: a grouped overview for all counters, folder-specific history, or a detailed log for each counter. - Add widgets to the home screen. - Personalize the app with a wide range of free themes. - Use volume buttons in the details screen to quickly increment or decrement counter. - View counters in list or grid format (grid view available on larger screens). Sort counters by name, value, and other parameters. - No ads or paid features. You can support the developer if you wish. And this is just the beginning! We’re always open to your feedback and suggestions to make the app even better.

Screenshots

Gradient Counter4 screens
Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counter at 100% against Gradient Counter's 33%. Counter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Gradient Counter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Gradient Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradient Counter ships an update monthly, Counter every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gradient Counter versus Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradient CounterCounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertakeshi ogawaDanylo Horielov

Customer experience

Gradient Counter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Counter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gradient Counter

No in-app purchases

None

Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradient Counter free?
Gradient Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter free?
Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradient Counter or Counter?
Counter is rated higher. Gradient Counter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Counter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Gradient Counter or Counter have ads?
Gradient Counter shows ads; Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Gradient Counter or Counter?
Gradient Counter ships an update monthly, and Counter every 2 months. Most recently, Gradient Counter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Counter on November 3, 2026.

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