Comparison

AkuMemo vs Gradient Counter

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

Head to head
About

AkuMemo

Manage detailed event reports, including dates, attendees, and expenses. Automatically aggregate data for rankings and utilize widgets for quick access to event statistics. Share your reports with others and customize the app's appearance.

Highlights
  • Detailed event report management
  • Automatic data aggregation and rankings
  • Customizable widgets for event statistics
  • Optional web platform for shared reports
  • Integration with social media and messaging apps
  • App customization options
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This is an app for managing event reports (meet & greets, talk sessions, handshake events, etc.). With this app, you can manage your reports in more detail than with a simple notepad. Your report data is saved on your device, so other users cannot see your reports. ※ Unlike AkuMemoLite, AkuMemo is a paid app, but it is not a one-time purchase (it is published to provide updates to existing users).  The difference is that feature restrictions without a subscription are more relaxed than in AkuMemoLite. ■ Report Management You can manage detailed information related to your event reports: date, who, number of tickets, ticket usage, conversations, costs, etc. You can set your own preferred photos. ※ There are no pre-loaded photos of any partner inside the app. ■ Auto Summary Automatically aggregates your registered event report data. You can display various rankings: number of event reports, number of tickets, total costs, etc. ■ Widgets You can place widgets that utilize data registered in the app. For 【Oshi】 widgets, the photo registered in the app for the specified person is displayed in the background. ① Event day calculation ② 【Oshi】 Event day calculation ③ Days elapsed since first event with 【Oshi】 ④ 【Oshi】 Event day calculation, event count, number of tickets ⑤ 【Oshi】 Event day calculation, days elapsed since first event ■ Web Features On AkuMemoWeb, you can check event reports posted by AkuMemo users, filtered by time period, number of reports, response type, etc. When you post your reports to AkuMemoWeb, your reports are registered on the server and other AkuMemo users can view your posted reports. ■ Integration with Other Apps You can share your registered report data via X, Instagram, Facebook, LINE, Notes, Mail, Messages, etc. ■ Settings You can customize the app to your liking: app colors, conversation screen customization, etc. ■ Subscription By subscribing, you can use all features in the app without restrictions, and ads will not be displayed. ・You will be charged from your Apple ID at the time of purchase. ・If you do not wish to continue, please cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date.  If you do not cancel, the subscription will be automatically renewed. ・You can confirm and cancel your purchase from the purchase page in the App Store. ・You can cancel at any time after subscribing. If you cancel after subscribing, you can continue to use the app without a subscription. ・Even if you change devices, you can restore your subscription with the same Apple ID. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ■ Other ・Data migration from AkuMemo to AkuMemoLite (between different apps) is not possible.

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.

Screenshots

AkuMemo4 screens
Gradient Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gradient Counter at Free against AkuMemo's $9.99. Gradient Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). AkuMemo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Gradient Counter is free to download; AkuMemo costs $9.99 up front. AkuMemo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Gradient Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AkuMemo ships an update weekly, Gradient Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AkuMemo versus Gradient Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAkuMemoGradient Counter
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB78 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKimihiro Harabuchitakeshi ogawa

Customer experience

AkuMemo

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Gradient Counter

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AkuMemo

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription3 Months trial$3.991 Month
None

Gradient Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AkuMemo free?
AkuMemo costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Gradient Counter free?
Gradient Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AkuMemo or Gradient Counter have ads?
Both AkuMemo and Gradient Counter show ads.
Which is updated more often, AkuMemo or Gradient Counter?
AkuMemo ships an update weekly, and Gradient Counter monthly. Most recently, AkuMemo was updated on October 4, 2026 and Gradient Counter on September 29, 2026.

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