Best apps like Hourglass - Simple Timer

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Updated October 2026

Hourglass - Simple Timer

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Looking for something like Hourglass? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Hourglass

#1

Sandy Timer by Cesar Mejia Valero

The real sand timer

Editor's Choice

4.5(6 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Simulates a real sand timer using your device's orientation. Simply flip your phone to start the countdown. Tap the screen to adjust timer settings.

#2

Sand Timer - Countdown Clock by Vicki Partridge

Track Time with Ease

Strong Contender

3.8(150 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app provides a visually engaging and intuitive way to track time with realistic sand flow animations. It's perfect for various activities like studying, workouts, or cooking, offering customizable themes and sound alerts to keep you on track.

#3

Sandglass3 by Keietsu Yasuhara

Worth Considering

2.7(11 ratings)

FreeAds

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This app simulates a realistic hourglass with customizable timer durations. Users can flip the hourglass by swiping or rotating their device. It offers optional sound alerts and automatic rotation upon completion.

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An elegant hourglass timer

A minimalist sand timer app that offers a realistic hourglass animation for focus, relaxation, and time management. It's designed to provide a distraction-free experience for various daily activities.

Realistic hourglass animationIntuitive interfaceFocus sessions

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hourglass alarm timer

hourglass alarm timer

hourglass alarm timer

It's a normal hourglass.

This app simulates a customizable hourglass for various uses, from time management and study focus to meditation and interior decoration. It allows personalization of sand and hourglass appearance, offers background timer functionality with notifications, and supports saving multiple set times.

Customizable sand and hourglass appearanceBackground timer with notificationsSave multiple set times

free with in-app purchases

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Time’s Up! — Visual Timer

Time’s Up! — Visual Timer

Time’s Up! — Visual Timer

Focus timer & countdown clock

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle)Customizable alert sounds and colorsiCloud timer syncing across devices

free with in-app purchases

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Kitchen cooking alarm

This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

Apple Watch supportToday Widget supportSynchronized timer control

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Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer

Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer

Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer

Relaxing Hourglass Timer

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Hourglass - Sand Timer

Hourglass - Sand Timer

Hourglass - Sand Timer

A real hourglass timer

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Disco Timer: Visual Countdown

Disco Timer: Visual Countdown

Disco Timer: Visual Countdown

Speech Timer, Kitchen Clock

This app provides a visually intuitive countdown timer for various tasks, from cooking to presentations. Its unique rotary gesture for setting time and large display make it easy to use and read from a distance. Customize alerts and colors for a personalized experience.

Rotary gesture time settingLarge, high-contrast displayGlanceable from a distance

free with in-app purchases

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