# Sand Timer vs Turn Timer for Board Games

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Timer | Turn Timer for Board Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-timer-countdown-clock/id1205335548/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-timer-for-board-games/id6472882122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | **66.7% 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 | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vicki Partridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114861973) | [ByteBrew LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323479618) |

## 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 |


### Turn Timer for Board Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-timer-for-board-games/id6472882122)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*