Best Sandy Timer alternatives: apps like Sandy Timer

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

Cesar Mejia Valero

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Sandy Timer is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Sandy Timer

#1

Hourglass - Simple Timer by Focaccia, Inc.

Focus, study & meditation

Editor's Choice

4.5(254 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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A visual timer app that uses falling sand to help you track time peacefully. Ideal for focus sessions, meditation, or any activity where a calm sense of time passing is desired. Offers customizable colors and time visibility with a Pro upgrade.

#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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Hourglass - Sand Timer

Hourglass - Sand Timer

Hourglass - Sand Timer

A real hourglass timer

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Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer

Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer

Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer

Relaxing 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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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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Countdown clock timer

This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.

Customizable colorsAlarm sound selectionUser-friendly interface

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Timer-Kitchen timer&Stopwatch

Timer-Kitchen timer&Stopwatch

Timer-Kitchen timer&Stopwatch

Kitchen timer & Stopwatch

This utility app provides a simple and stylish timer and stopwatch. It offers background notifications, customizable themes and alarm sounds, and vibration options. An optional plugin can remove ads.

Background timer notificationsSelectable theme colorsSelectable alarm sounds

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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