# Timer ٞ vs Sand Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Timer ٞ at 4.4 against Sand Timer's 3.8. Timer ٞ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (36% vs 6%). Sand Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 16 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Timer ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer ٞ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer ٞ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Timer ٞ's written reviews are positive against 6% of Sand Timer's.

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, Sand Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer ٞ | Sand Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105/reviews)** | [3.8 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-timer-countdown-clock/id1205335548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 6.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Vicki Partridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114861973) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer ٞ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105)

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.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch support, Today Widget support, Synchronized timer control, Simple and elegant design, Easy setup, Sound and vibration notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well designed app
- 💡 Wish it could be a widget for lock screen
- 👍 Simple elegant design
- 🚀 Good timer app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Skips a second
- 🔕 No sound or notification when timer ends
- 🔕 Alarm sound too weak
- 🔕 No sound when screen is locked
- 🔕 Alarm sound changed to annoying noise

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't work consistently
- Timer doesn't ring or make sound when done
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to change alarm sounds
- Set up multiple timers
- Countdown timer that counts up after reaching zero


### Sand Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-timer-countdown-clock/id1205335548)

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.

**Highlights:** Realistic sand flow animation, Adjustable timer settings, Multiple timers management, Customizable themes, Sound alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer ٞ free?

Timer ٞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sand Timer free?

Sand Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer ٞ or Sand Timer?

Timer ٞ is rated higher. Timer ٞ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Sand Timer averages 3.8 from 150 ratings.

### Do Timer ٞ or Sand Timer have ads?

Both Timer ٞ and Sand Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer ٞ or Sand Timer?

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, and Sand Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Timer ٞ was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sand Timer on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*