Comparison

Sand Timer vs Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sand Timer

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
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Looking for a simple, reliable timer for your activities? Whether you’re timing a study session, a workout, or simply need a quick way to track time, Sand Timer has you covered! With its realistic sand flow animation, you’ll experience the soothing and intuitive feel of a traditional hourglass, right on your phone. Sand Timer offers a simple, visually engaging way to keep track of time, whether you’re managing your productivity, setting a cooking timer, or just need a quick countdown. It’s easy to set, fun to use, and helps you stay on track for all your timing needs. Top Features You’ll Love: Sand Animation – Watch the sand flow smoothly through the timer, providing a calming and visually pleasing experience while you track your time. Adjustable Timer Settings – Set the timer for any duration you need, from seconds to hours, with the ability to quickly adjust for all types of activities. Multiple Timers – Create and manage multiple timers at once to keep track of various tasks simultaneously. Customizable Themes – Choose from a variety of themes to match your style, whether you prefer a minimalist design or a more vibrant look. Sound Alerts – Get notified when your time is up with a sound alert, making sure you never miss an important moment. Who Can Use Sand Timer? Sand Timer is perfect for anyone who needs a simple, elegant timer. Whether you’re a student needing a Pomodoro timer, a cook timing recipes, or someone just needing a visual countdown, Sand Timer is easy to use and designed to fit your needs. Download Sand Timer today and add a little more calm and focus to your day! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer

This utility app offers three essential tools: a buzzer for events, a stopwatch with lap timing, and a customizable timer with audible alerts. It's designed for ease of use in various scenarios.

Highlights
  • Multiple buzzer sounds for events
  • Stopwatch with lap timing
  • Customizable timer with minute/hour input
  • Automatic time conversion
  • End-of-timer beep alert
Features
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Buzzer - Stopwatch - Timer Buzzer is a three-in-one app, with buzzer, stop watch and timer facility. Buzzer >> Buzzer is an app that lets you play buzzer during quiz shows or other such events. Here user has nine different buzzer sound available to choose from. Stopwatch >> Here user have to start the stop watch, create lap and find time difference between two different laps. Timer >> User can start timer by selecting seconds, minutes and hour. Here user can provide input as 400 seconds and the app will automatically convert to minute and seconds. After completion of the timer, one beep sound will play to indicate the end of timer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This App is developed at ASWDC by Rajpara Doli(140540107105), 7th Sem CE Student. ASWDC is Apps, Software and Website Development Center @ Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajkot run by Students & Staff of Computer Engineering Department Write to us: aswdc@darshan.ac.in Visit: http://www.darshan.ac.in http://www.darshan.ac.in/aswdc Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarshanInstitute.Official Follows us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/darshan_inst

Screenshots

Sand Timer4 screens
Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer at 5.0 against Sand Timer's 3.8. Buzzer, Stopwatch & 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) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 38 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buzzer, Stopwatch & 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sand Timer ships an update every 8 months, Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sand Timer versus Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand TimerBuzzer, Stopwatch & Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (150 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings150 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVicki PartridgeG Sanghani

Customer experience

Sand Timer

All ratings150 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive6.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative88.7%

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sand Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sand Timer free?
Sand Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer free?
Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sand Timer or Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer?
Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer is rated higher. Sand Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sand Timer or Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer have ads?
Sand Timer shows ads; Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Sand Timer or Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer?
Sand Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer every 38 months. Most recently, Sand Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer on June 25, 2026.

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