# Hourglass 2 – Countdown Clock

> Minimalist iPhone countdown clock with colorful themes and virtual hourglass. (iPhone/iPad app by Mat Cartmill.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-2-countdown-clock/id1161531796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mat Cartmill](https://appshunter.io/developer/971901815)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.33/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-2-countdown-clock/id1161531796/reviews.md

## What is Hourglass 2?

When time doesn't fly, countdown in style with Hourglass 2, redesigned from the ground up.

Hourglass is a minimalistic countdown clock for iPhone. It's simplistic, easy to use, and has a beautiful, colorful design. Just enter the name and time of your event, choose a color, and watch as the virtual hourglass fills the screen and descends until the time of the event!

Features:
– Beautiful, minimal design
– Easy to use with no frills
– Easily add, edit, delete, or share an event
– Choose from 9 gorgeous color themes
– Simply swipe to view your other countdowns
– Virtual hourglass background with motion-based tilting


Proudly developed in Canada by Mat Cartmill & Richard Robinson

## Key features

- Minimalist design
- Easy event management
- Customizable color themes
- Virtual hourglass animation
- Motion-based tilting
- Event sharing

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-2-countdown-clock/id1161531796/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not an Hourglass

*2021-01-22*

Not Functionally  Not visually

No “hourglass” shape – No grains of sand – No real hourglass ever measured months or days

### 5/5 — Hidden Gem

*2020-02-10*

Love this. No ads. Beautiful design. It works for any length of time. Nice job!

### 5/5 — So cool!

*2018-08-22*

I’ve been wanting an app like this for a while now! It’s such an inventive way at looking at time! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😄😄😄⏳⏳⏳

### 3/5 — Very buggy

*2018-05-07*

This app could be improved in the following ways:
1. Display the time on the date/time selection screen.
2. The progress bar never seems to start from the top when setting a new timer
3. The accelerometer is all over the place, if you stand your phone up against a wall then it seems to think your phone is at a right angle. Maybe have a setting to switch it off?

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2018-04-01*

‘Sand’ level is very buggy when tilting the phone, and the countdown finishes before the sand has run out. Deleted after only one use.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2016-12-22*

Very functional and easy-to-use app. The great selection of colours is an added bonus!

## Frequently asked questions about Hourglass 2

### What is Hourglass 2?

Hourglass 2 is a minimalist countdown clock application designed for iPhone. It allows users to create visually engaging countdowns to important events using a virtual hourglass.

### How does Hourglass 2 work?

You enter the name and time of your event, select a color theme, and the app displays a virtual hourglass that fills and descends as time passes until the event.

### What devices does Hourglass 2 support?

Hourglass 2 is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Hourglass 2?

Hourglass 2 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Hourglass 2 have ads?

No, Hourglass 2 is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### How often is Hourglass 2 updated?

The latest version of Hourglass 2 was released on September 6, 2018. It was initially released on December 13, 2016.

### What are the color options in Hourglass 2?

Hourglass 2 offers users a choice of 9 different color themes to customize their countdowns.

### Can I share my countdowns from Hourglass 2?

Yes, the app allows you to easily share your created events and countdowns with others.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2018-09-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Better support for iPhone X, general bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2016-12-13

No release notes.

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## More apps by Mat Cartmill

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All apps by Mat Cartmill: https://appshunter.io/developer/971901815

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