# Pro Timer vs Sand Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Pro Timer at 5.0 against Sand Timer's 3.8. Pro Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Sand Timer's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Pro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Timer has 150 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Timer | Sand Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-timer-time-manager-and-goal-tracker/id1139090343/reviews)** | [3.8 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-timer-countdown-clock/id1205335548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **150** |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sudip Bag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200374942) | [Vicki Partridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114861973) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-timer-time-manager-and-goal-tracker/id1139090343)

Easily set up multiple countdown timers with just one click. Organize tasks with custom titles and receive notifications when each timer ends. Ideal for personal goals, cooking, or managing time-sensitive activities.

**Highlights:** One-click timer setup, 21 preset timers, Custom timer titles, Multiple timers simultaneously, Notification alerts, Six color themes, Progress animation

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Pro Timer free?

Pro 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, Pro Timer or Sand Timer?

Pro Timer is rated higher. Pro Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sand Timer averages 3.8 from 150 ratings.

### Do Pro Timer or Sand Timer have ads?

Sand Timer shows ads; Pro Timer does not.

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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.*