# Sand Timer vs Chess Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess Timer at 82% against Sand Timer's 6%. Chess Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Sand Timer's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (150 vs 6). 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. Chess Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sand Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Timer has 150 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of Sand Timer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Chess Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Timer | Chess Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-timer-countdown-clock/id1205335548/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-timer-game-clock/id1482375330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vicki Partridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114861973) | [SimpleInnovation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479770962) |

## 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 |


### Chess Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-timer-game-clock/id1482375330)

This app provides a simple and fast way to manage chess game times. It offers various game modes, a pause function, and customizable themes with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-read buttons, Nice animations, Multiple game modes, Pause game function, Stylish theme options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Timer free?

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

### Is Chess Timer free?

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

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

Sand Timer is rated higher. Sand Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Chess Timer averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Sand Timer shows ads; Chess 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.*