# Gradient Counter vs Counter

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradient Counter | Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-counter/id6446219224/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-history-and-widgets/id6449175905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [takeshi ogawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676749157) | [Danylo Horielov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687924333) |

## What reviewers say

### Gradient Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-counter/id6446219224)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-history-and-widgets/id6449175905)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*