# Hourglass - Countdown Clock

> Minimalist countdown clock for iPhone with visual progress and notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Mat Cartmill.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-countdown-clock/id1004790367 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mat Cartmill](https://appshunter.io/developer/971901815)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-countdown-clock/id1004790367/reviews.md

## What is Hourglass?

When time doesn't fly, countdown in style with Hourglass.

Hourglass is a minimalistic countdown clock for iPhone. It's simplistic, easy to use, and has a beautiful design.

Features:

- Beautiful, Minimal Design: The flagship feature of Hourglass is its incredible design. The sleek, black background blends seamlessly with the device bezel. No complicated features or in-app purchases, just a clear design with easily readable text. 

- Multiple Time Units: Simply tap the time remaining to switch between seconds, minutes, hours, and days.

- Visual Progress Indicator: The beautiful blue ring surrounding the time indicates the progress of the time remaining to an event.

- Unlimited Countdowns: Countdown to as many events as your heart desires. Simply swipe left or right to switch countdowns, and get an overview of all your countdowns by going back to the Countdowns list

- Sharable Content: Easily E-mail, Text, or Tweet the time left to an event by tapping the Share icon.

- Push Notifications: Get notified when a countdown finally finishes.

- Notification Center Widget: Instead of having to open Hourglass, just swipe down to view your Countdowns in the Notification Centre.

- Compatible with Apple Watch:  Now, you can easily view your countdowns quickly and easily, right on your wrist!

## Key features

- Minimalistic design
- Multiple time units
- Visual progress indicator
- Unlimited countdowns
- Sharable content
- Push notifications
- Notification Center widget
- Apple Watch compatibility

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-countdown-clock/id1004790367/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2017-11-16*

Best clock app ever

### 5/5 — Works fine

*2017-04-21, version 1.1*

Looks good too.

### 5/5 — Works perfect

*2015-08-05*

Awesome, small does what it says and looks great.

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2015-08-04, version 1.1*

Just installed it and it's already far better than any other countdown app I've had previously.

### 3/5 — Buggy for such a simple app

*2015-08-04*

The app is simple in concept, just black and white with a simple countdown and notifications. No settings or anything else. But when I was moving timers around (they aren't automatically in order from soonest to furthest away) it started swapping with others and getting all messed around.

## Frequently asked questions about Hourglass

### What is Hourglass?

Hourglass is a minimalistic countdown clock application for iPhone. It focuses on a clean design and ease of use to help you track time until important events.

### What devices is Hourglass compatible with?

Hourglass is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It also offers Apple Watch compatibility for quick access to your countdowns.

### Does Hourglass have ads?

No, Hourglass does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### Can I customize the time units in Hourglass?

Yes, you can easily switch between seconds, minutes, hours, and days by tapping the time remaining on the countdown.

### How does Hourglass notify me about finished countdowns?

Hourglass provides push notifications to alert you when a countdown has concluded. You can also view your countdowns in the Notification Center.

### Is Hourglass suitable for children?

Hourglass has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. Its simple interface is easy to understand.

### How often is Hourglass updated?

The latest version of Hourglass is 1.1, which was released on July 28, 2015. The app was initially released on July 13, 2015.

### Can I share my countdowns with others using Hourglass?

Yes, Hourglass allows you to easily share the time left to an event via Email, Text, or Tweet by using the built-in Share icon.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2015-07-28

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

- New App Icon
- Hourglass for Apple Watch: Now, you can easily view your countdowns quickly and easily, right on your wrist!
- Bug Fixes and UI enhancements

### 1.0 — 2015-07-13

No release notes.

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## More apps by Mat Cartmill

- [Hourglass 2 – Countdown Clock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-2-countdown-clock/id1161531796)

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

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