# Sandy Timer — The real sand timer

> A virtual sand timer simulator that uses device orientation to function. (iPhone/iPad app by Cesar Mejia Valero.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-timer/id6480015861 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cesar Mejia Valero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506871861)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: Portuguese, Chinese
- Released: 2024-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-timer/id6480015861/reviews.md

## What is Sandy Timer?

This a real sand timer app simulator. 
Gravity does its job... Just turn your device upside down to start the timer!
Single tap the screen to change the timer options.
Make sure to turn the device orientation lock Off... and turn it upside-down!

## Key features

- Realistic sand timer simulation
- Device orientation control
- Tap to change settings
- Simple and intuitive interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-timer/id6480015861/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good but would like more options

*2026-01-14*

Nice but I wish I could have set a timer for longer than 20 minutes

**Developer response:** Just added!

### 3/5 — Nice, but missing something.

*2024-05-29*

This sand timer looks great, and I really like the method of flipping your phone to flip the timer.  However it fails to simulate a real sand timer in that when you flip it, it resets to the full time.

If you flip an actual 3-minute sand timer with 30 seconds left before it runs out, that 30 seconds worth of sand will now be in the bottom, so you now only have 2:30 remaining before it’s done.  This concept should at least be an option in the app.  To be fair, none of the other sand timer apps I looked at seem to have it either.  So it would make yours stand out!

Deleted for now, but I’ll check back from time to time (so to speak) and if this feature is implemented I’ll download again.

## Frequently asked questions about Sandy Timer

### How do I start Sandy Timer?

To start Sandy Timer, simply turn your device upside down. Ensure that your device's orientation lock is turned off for this functionality to work.

### How do I change the timer options in Sandy Timer?

You can change the timer options by performing a single tap on the screen. This action will bring up the settings to adjust the timer.

### What devices is Sandy Timer compatible with?

Sandy Timer is currently supported on iPhones. The app is designed to utilize the device's sensors for its simulation.

### What is the age rating for Sandy Timer?

Sandy Timer has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults alike, with no mature content.

### Does Sandy Timer have ads?

No, Sandy Timer does not contain advertisements. This provides an uninterrupted user experience.

### How often is Sandy Timer updated?

Sandy Timer was last updated on March 25, 2026, to version 2.0.2. The developer regularly releases updates to improve the app.

### What do users like about Sandy Timer?

Users appreciate the realistic sand timer simulation and the intuitive, simple interface that relies on device orientation. The app is praised for its straightforward functionality.

### What is the price of Sandy Timer?

Sandy Timer is available for free. While the core app is free, there are in-app purchases available for additional features or customization options.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-04-07

- Added support for Chinese and Portuguese
- Fixed icon zooming blur
- Added option to select multiple emojis

### 2.0.2 — 2026-03-25

- Added new marketing material

### 2.0.1 — 2026-03-23

Fix pro in-app purchase

### 2.0.0 — 2026-03-21

- Added Pro purchase
- Added pending timer start on flip

### 1.0.2 — 2024-11-18

- Fixed timer shape for all devices
- Improve sand size

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## More apps by Cesar Mejia Valero

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- [On-Call Schedule](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-call-schedule/id6761161321)

All apps by Cesar Mejia Valero: https://appshunter.io/developer/1506871861

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-20.*