# Sand Timer vs Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer

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.

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.

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.

Sand Timer ships an update every 8 months, Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Timer | Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-timer-countdown-clock/id1205335548/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer-stopwatch-and-timer/id1240150068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vicki Partridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114861973) | [G Sanghani](https://appshunter.io/developer/772995906) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer-stopwatch-and-timer/id1240150068)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 September 18, 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.*