# Sand Timer vs Sandy Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sandy Timer at 50% against Sand Timer's 6%. Sandy Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Sand Timer's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Sandy Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sandy Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. 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 point the same way: 6% of Sand Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sandy Timer's.

Sand Timer ships an update every 8 months, Sandy Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Timer | Sandy Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-timer-countdown-clock/id1205335548/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-timer/id6480015861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vicki Partridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114861973) | [Cesar Mejia Valero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506871861) |

## 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 |


### Sandy Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-timer/id6480015861)

Simulates a real sand timer using your device's orientation. Simply flip your phone to start the countdown. Tap the screen to adjust timer settings.

**Highlights:** Realistic sand timer simulation, Device orientation control, Tap to change settings, Simple and intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sand Timer free?

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

### Is Sandy Timer free?

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

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

Sandy Timer is rated higher. Sand Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Sandy Timer averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

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

Sand Timer shows ads; Sandy Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Timer or Sandy Timer?

Sand Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Sandy Timer weekly. Most recently, Sand Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sandy Timer on July 20, 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.*