# The Hourglass Emporium > Interactive hourglass timer with customizable sand and artistic designs. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Ducker.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hourglass-emporium/id660736485 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Ducker](https://appshunter.io/developer/660736488) - Category: Entertainment, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.14/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 25 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2014-05-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hourglass-emporium/id660736485/reviews.md ## What is The Hourglass Emporium? This hourglass timing app has been produced with beautiful artwork and an intricate sand simulation that the user can interact with. The hourglasses time from a second to a full day. *Choose from a selection of animating hourglasses, with 5 hourglasses in different artistic styles to choose from. *Interact with the sand. With up to 55,000 particles of sand moving at once, you can swipe and tilt the screen to see the grains bounce around the hourglass. *Treat the timer like a real hourglass and simply invert it to start the countdown again or tilt it onto its side to pause the time. *Choose the size of the sand. From tiny grains, barely visible to the human eye, to giant tumbling blocks, you decide how the sand looks as it falls. *Choose the size of the clocks and know exactly how long you have left to the hundredth of a second or remove the clocks entirely and time by the amount of sand left to run. *Time up to 24 hours. From 1 second to 86,399, the sand will adjust from a slow drip, to a high velocity cascade. Choose from 7 alarms, each more annoying than the last, or choose blissful, blissful silence. ## Key features - Intricate sand simulation - Customizable sand particle size - Multiple artistic hourglass styles - Interactive sand manipulation - Invert to restart timer - Tilt to pause timer - Adjustable timer duration (1 second to 24 hours) ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Alice In Wonderland | $0.99 | one-time | | The Kraken | $0.99 | one-time | | Gothic | $0.99 | one-time | | Angel Bear | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hourglass-emporium/id660736485/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very useful *2023-04-30, version 1.02* A colleague recomand me to get a sandglass to time myself on certain task. I tried a few sandglass app and this one is the very best. - This app is user friendly - the first design is free. - the designs are nice. - I didn’t notice any adds. - it reverse the time when you flip your phone like a real sandglass. - you can set the time you want and you really see the sand flow. I highly recommend this app for anyone who may need it. ### 5/5 — Great,more wallpaper? *2022-09-10* This app absolutely give me what i want, small number, realistic sand amimation. But I personally like wallpaper that is clean and simple, more Apple-like, I would pay for it if it has it, just the wallpaper, others are great! ### 5/5 — Fun Hourglass *2018-06-16* perfect lil program. change the time to whatever (including hours). has counter for both sides and flipping ipad reverses counters. fun animations. alarms and very versatile. i paid 1$ and that is the first dollar ive given an app. great job. ### 5/5 — Great app *2017-12-30, version 1.02* I went through all the hour glass / sand timers and this is the only developer who had implemented how a sand timer works. All the others were count down timers. This app allows you to invert the timer which may mean you have more or less sand depending on when you inverted it. I needed a sand timer for a game that I am playing and this works just wonderfully. If I were to make any suggestions I would like the ability to set a couple other alerts to warn when sand is at 50 % or whatever value i set be it time or percent left. This is a wish list not a complaint which is why I gave this app a 5 ### 5/5 — Practical & Delightful *2015-12-01* I searched for an hourglass to set for meditation, and this was easily my pick because of the artwork. After using it, I bought all 4 additional skins in order to thank/support the author— then found the Kraken to be my favorite (for now). ### 4/5 — Perfect for me! *2015-07-13* Though the graphics are bizarre, I love my timer. I use it for yin yoga practice where asanas are held for more than 3 minutes. Standard digital timers are a bit stressful for me for yoga practice, but real sand timers are not adjustable. Some poses I can hold for 5 minutes, others I can only hold for 1 minute. For a free app, it meets my needs. I only wish there were more backgrounds to choose from, but I understand people need to make money. Most of the time I'm not wearing my glasses, so I don't really see the mouse disappearing. I like that I can just flip my phone and the timer starts again, just like a real hourglass. And lastly, with no sound on, it doesn't interfere with Pandora, which is streaming my yoga station. Some of the other hourglass apps stopped it altogether. It's a win-win. Thank you :D ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2014-12-07, version 1.02* Description looks great but you only get one free hour glass and you have to pay for the others individually. Deleted as soon as I opened it. ### 5/5 — Best timer app available on the AppStore *2014-05-20, version 1.0* What an awesome little app this is. The hourglass themes look awesome and the fact that you can change the time the hourglass counts is a very handy little feature. We use it all the time for things like board games etc. and while it does have a sound alert option for when time runs out, we like to leave that off just so we can watch the sand flow, for that extra bit of realism :) ### 5/5 — Pretty *2014-05-19, version 1.0* Looks amazing and does a good job really well ### 5/5 — Great! *2014-05-19, version 1.0* Brilliant, quirky little app. Recommended ## Frequently asked questions about The Hourglass Emporium ### What is the shortest and longest time The Hourglass Emporium can measure? The Hourglass Emporium can measure times ranging from a minimum of 1 second up to a maximum of 24 hours (86,399 seconds). The sand's flow velocity adjusts accordingly to accommodate these different durations. ### Can I interact with the sand in The Hourglass Emporium? Yes, you can interact with the sand by swiping and tilting the screen. The app features up to 55,000 particles of sand that react dynamically to your touch and device movements. ### Does The Hourglass Emporium have ads? No, The Hourglass Emporium does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available. ### How many different hourglass styles are available in The Hourglass Emporium? The Hourglass Emporium offers a selection of 5 hourglasses in different artistic styles. Each hourglass features unique animating designs for a visually engaging experience. ### Can I customize the appearance of the sand in The Hourglass Emporium? Yes, you can choose the size of the sand particles, from barely visible tiny grains to giant tumbling blocks. This allows you to personalize the visual effect of the sand as it falls. ### What are the alarm options in The Hourglass Emporium? The Hourglass Emporium provides 7 different alarm sounds, described as ranging from annoying to silent. Users can choose their preferred alarm or opt for complete silence. ### What devices is The Hourglass Emporium compatible with? The Hourglass Emporium is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users who want a unique timing application. ### How often is The Hourglass Emporium updated? The Hourglass Emporium was last updated on October 25, 2014, to version 1.02. The initial release date was May 16, 2014. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.02 — 2014-10-25 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated for iOS 8 Increased performance on multi-core devices ### 1.01 — 2014-05-29 Add purchase prices to the Choose Hourglass screen. Stop the device going into power saving mode whilst the hourglass is running. Update the GUI graphics, with backgrounds for plain GUI elements. ### 1.0 — 2014-05-16 No release notes. ## Apps similar to The Hourglass Emporium | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gif Your Face - video editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-your-face-video-editor/id1496764308) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Train Driver](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver/id1558334503) | 3.2 (5) | Free | Entertainment | | [Random: Number generator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-number-generator/id1511267744) | 4.5 (81) | Free | Entertainment | | [LAVA - 2048 Merge Number Block](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lava-2048-merge-number-block/id1542965561) | 4.1 (51) | Free | Entertainment | | [Joke of the day](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joke-of-the-day/id1020602408) | 4.3 (163) | $1.99 | Entertainment | | [8BallSaid](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8ballsaid/id1573645451) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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