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Best Sand Timer

Best Sand Timer

Digital hourglass timer

18 ratings
94 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🌟 Lifestyle
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2012
  • February 24, 2020

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Developer

Serhii Simkovskyi
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About

A digital hourglass timer that visually represents the passage of time. It's designed to be kid-friendly, offers customizable alarm sounds, and allows users to personalize the timer's color. This universal app provides a stylish way to manage tasks and stay notified.

✓Digital hourglass visualization
✓Kid-friendly time perception
✓Customizable alarm sounds (16 options)
✓Notification even when inactive
✓Color themes for timer customization
✓Universal app for iPhone and iPad
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Best Sand Timer. Based on 18 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Visually appealing sand timer
  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 👍Good for focus and visual timing
  • 👍Customizable colors
  • 👍Works well for kids and educational purposes
  • 👍Pleasant visual aesthetic
  • 👍Silent option available
  • 👍Operates with screen always on

Negative things

  • 🐛No sound/alarm issues
  • 🐛Alignment and graphics issues
  • 🐛Maximum timer limit of 1 hour
  • 🐛Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛App crashes/freezes
  • 🐛Not working on newer iPhones (e.g., iPhone XR)
  • 🐛Scroll wheel for setting time (vs. keypad)
  • 🐛Digital timer display can detract from visual
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What's New in Best Sand Timer

3.2.1

February 24, 2020

Minor bug fixes and improvements

User reviews

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Really cool

This is so satisfying I can use it during outside playing with reign and can use it as sleep timer and I can also use it for tasks and If you want to use it to,download best sand timer for free!
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Is this app free?
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No sound

Had this on my old phone it was great. Now I have iPhone 15 there is no sound when reaching time. No use without this. Have tried everything and it should work but doesn’t
Please correct this as there is no other suitable timer
May9*May9*

Nice silent timer

I like that the timer has a silent option and that it operates with the screen always on. It would be perfect in my mind if the current time was also displayed on the screen. I would also prefer a keypad for setting the timer rather than the scroll but that’s not as big a deal to me as wanted to keep track of the actual time while using this lovely timer.
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ipselouipselou

Looks nice but no sound

The alarm doesn’t play at the end of the time, which defeats the object of the app completely.
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Reported Bugs

8 issues

No sound when timer reaches zero

Bug

Sand not aligned with hourglass

Bug

Graphics not aligned properly

Bug

Buttons partially off screen

Bug

App not configured for certain iPhone screens (e.g., XR)

Bug

App freezes when trying to change timer

Bug

Alarm fails to go off if other notifications occur

Bug

Force closes when timer ends

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Display current time on screen

Feature

Keypad for setting timer

Feature

Option to hide digital timer

Feature

Longer timer duration (beyond 1 hour)

Feature

Vibrate function

Feature

More sound options

Feature

Sound control on screen

Feature

Option to view timer when phone is locked

Feature

Sound while sand is pouring

Feature

Start timer by turning the iPad

Feature

FAQ

What does the Best Sand Timer app do?

This app functions as a digital sand timer, offering a visual representation of time passing, similar to a traditional hourglass. It can be used to time various activities for up to 60 minutes, providing a stylish and intuitive way to track remaining time.

How does the app help children understand time?

The app is designed to be kid-friendly by visualizing time flow. Children can observe the sand moving without needing to read numbers, helping them intuitively grasp how much time is left for an activity or how long they need to wait.

Can I customize the timer's appearance and sounds?

Yes, you can personalize the timer's appearance by choosing from five different color themes: turquoise, red, green, amber, and pink. Additionally, you can select from 16 unique alarm sounds to be notified when the timer finishes.

Will I be notified if I'm using another app or my device is locked?

The app provides notifications even when it's not actively in the foreground or when your device is locked. You can set an alarm sound to play when the timer is finished, and it can repeat the alarm up to three times if missed.

Is this app compatible with all iOS devices?

The app is a universal application, meaning it works on both iPhone/iPod and iPad devices. It includes HD graphics for retina and iPad displays and supports all screen orientations for a consistent experience across devices.