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.
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.
- Realistic sand flow animation
- Adjustable timer settings
- Multiple timers management
- Customizable themes
- Sound alerts
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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/
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Sand Timer | Turn Timer for Board Games |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (150 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 150 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vicki Partridge | ByteBrew LLC |
Customer experience
Sand Timer
Turn Timer for Board Games
In-app purchases
Sand Timer
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads$1.99
Turn Timer for Board Games
No in-app purchases
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