Comparison

Sand Timer vs Turn Timer for Board Games

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

Turn Timer for Board Games

This app helps manage turn times for board games like Rummikub, Catan, and Monopoly. It allows customizable player names and turn limits, with visual and audio cues for countdowns and timeouts. Enjoy fairer and more engaging game nights.

Highlights
  • Unlimited player count with editable names
  • Customizable turn time limits
  • Randomized first player selection
  • Visual player color assignment
  • 10-second countdown warning
  • Sound alerts for countdown and timeout
  • Pause timer option
Features
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Elevate Your Rummikub, Catan, and Monopoly Games. Set player names, time limits per turn, and enjoy hassle-free gaming with immersive sound effects. Remember to unmute your device! Features: - Unlimited player count with editable names - Customizable time for each turn - Randomized first player selection - Beautiful colors generated for each player - 10-second countdown warning - Intense ticking sound for the last 5 seconds - Loud buzzer alert at timeout - Option to pause the timer at timeout (useful for any cleanup before next player turn begins) Download now and bring fairness and excitement to your board game nights!

Screenshots

Sand Timer4 screens
Turn Timer for Board Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Turn Timer for Board Games at 67% against Sand Timer's 6%. Turn Timer for Board Games also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Sand Timer's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 5). 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. Turn Timer for Board Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Turn Timer for Board Games 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Sand Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Turn Timer for Board Games's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sand Timer versus Turn Timer for Board Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSand TimerTurn Timer for Board Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (150 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings150 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVicki PartridgeByteBrew LLC

Customer experience

Sand Timer

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

Turn Timer for Board Games

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Turn Timer for Board Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sand Timer free?
Sand Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Turn Timer for Board Games free?
Turn Timer for Board Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sand Timer or Turn Timer for Board Games?
Turn Timer for Board Games is rated higher. Sand Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Turn Timer for Board Games averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Sand Timer or Turn Timer for Board Games have ads?
Sand Timer shows ads; Turn Timer for Board Games does not.

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