Comparison

iCounter 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

iCounter

Features
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A simple and elegant counter app for your daily counting needs. Features: • Simple tap to count with large, easy-to-read LCD display • Full-screen tap mode - tap anywhere to count • Vibration and sound feedback options • History records with timestamps • Customizable settings • Clean, minimal dark theme design Perfect for tracking anything - reps at the gym, items counted, game scores, and more. Your count is automatically saved, so you never lose your progress.

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

iCounter3 screens
Gradient Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gradient Counter at monthly against iCounter's every 7 months. Gradient Counter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCounter ships an update every 7 months, Gradient Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iCounter versus Gradient Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCounterGradient Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer景珂 陈takeshi ogawa

In-app purchases

None

iCounter

No in-app purchases

None

Gradient Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCounter free?
iCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradient Counter free?
Gradient Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCounter or Gradient Counter have ads?
Both iCounter and Gradient Counter show ads.
Which is updated more often, iCounter or Gradient Counter?
iCounter ships an update every 7 months, and Gradient Counter monthly. Most recently, iCounter was updated on September 13, 2026 and Gradient Counter on August 30, 2026.

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