Comparison

Multi vs 3D Hourglass Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Multi

This app provides multiple stopwatches and countdown timers for various activities like sports, studying, and cooking. It offers advanced features like photo finish timing, synchronized online timing, and interval timers for training. Results can be saved, edited, and shared easily.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches and countdown timers
  • Photo finish timing with video synchronization
  • Online synchronized timing across devices
  • Interval timers for training (HIIT, Tabata)
  • Save, edit, and share results
  • Volume button controls
  • Customizable timer names and colors
Features
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All basic features are available for free! The ideal app for team managers and anyone who needs to measure several times at once! With support for iPad multitasking and built-in timers, you can use it for training, studying, cooking, and many other everyday tasks! The photo finish feature is recommended when you need accurate timing and cannot afford mistakes! As a runner myself, I often wished for an app like this. It is built from the perspective of runners and team managers. ■ Used across many fields Multi-Timer is used to time athletics, swimming, keirin, car and motorboat races, games, and multiple workplace tasks. It is also widely deployed on organization-managed devices (MDM). ■ Multiple stopwatches and saved results • Run 20+ stopwatches at once, depending on your device. • A lap is the time for one segment; a split is the total time from the start. • Change each stopwatch's name and color, and choose how many appear on screen. • Rearrange stopwatches manually or sort them automatically by rank. • Group stopwatches to start, stop, or record laps together. • Save results and revisit them in the calendar. • Edit times, share CSV files or images, and copy results for use in Excel or Google Sheets. • Enable volume button controls to start or stop stopwatches in sequence with the volume down button. ■ Online Timer: synchronized timing across devices Share a room ID to link stopwatches on different devices. Useful when the start and finish are far apart or several people help with timing. A stable internet connection is required. ■ NoLook Timer: record laps without watching the screen Tap as athletes pass, then assign recorded marks to athletes or adjust their times afterward. Lap times are calculated automatically, helping you record several athletes passing in quick succession. Use the volume down button to start timing or record a lap. ■ Photo finish: timing linked to video Synchronize the stopwatch with video playback. Use slow motion, fast-forward, and pause to inspect finishes or swimming touches. Pause the video to manually record times for multiple athletes. ■ Timer For Daily Use: separate countdowns for everyday tasks Manage cooking, study, or other tasks with multiple countdowns. Set each timer's name, color, sound, and repeat option. On iOS 26 or later, allow alarms to hear the timer end while the app is in the background or the screen is locked, including in Silent mode or Focus. When regular notifications are used, sound behavior depends on notification settings. ■ Timer For Training: repeat work and rest intervals Add intervals, set each duration, and repeat the sequence up to 9,999 times. Useful for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. Save your settings to reuse them later. Keep the app open to follow interval changes and hear alerts. Background sounds and notifications are not supported in this mode. Use the sound button to toggle audio; change vibration in Settings. ■ Recommended for • Coaches and team managers timing multiple athletes • Runners, swimmers, and cyclists recording training or races • PE teachers and fitness trainers planning exercise and rest • People recording laps in cycling or motorsport • Students managing study sessions and cooks using several timers • Anyone who wants to save, share, and review timing results ■ How to use Swipe horizontally to switch modes. Control stopwatches with START, STOP, LAP, and RESET. Open DATA, choose the save action, and enter a title. Revisit saved results in the calendar. ■ Purchases and ads Photo finish, Online Timer, and NoLook Timer are additional features, each available as a one-time in-app purchase. Temporary access by watching an ad may also be offered. Ad removal is a separate one-time purchase. Sound effects: OtoLogic

About

3D Hourglass Timer

Experience a moment of luxury and tranquility with a beautifully designed app featuring 3D hourglasses. Enhance meditation, relaxation, and focus with customizable timers, soothing sounds, and calming music.

Highlights
  • Beautifully designed 3D hourglasses
  • 360° sand flow visualization
  • Timer from 1 to 180 minutes
  • Soothing sand and background sounds
  • Focus-boosting study timer
  • Elegant and luxurious design
Features
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Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy a blissful reset for your mind and body. 3D Hourglass HD is a beautifully designed app featuring six stunning hourglasses, rendered with sophisticated 3D graphics. Enjoy the mesmerizing flow of sand from any angle in 360°, creating a perfect atmosphere for meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness practice. With a timer function ranging from 1 to 180 minutes, soothing sand sounds, and calming background music (or rain sounds), this app enhances your precious moments of tranquility. It also serves as a focus-boosting study timer, supporting productivity and relaxation. Designed with luxury and elegance in mind, 3D Hourglass HD brings a touch of refinement to your daily routine. Recommended for: - Those who practice meditation and mindfulness to find inner balance - Those seeking moments of relaxation and reset in their busy lives - Students and professionals looking for a stylish timer to improve focus during study or work - Those who appreciate elegant design and wish to create a premium relaxation space - Those who want to relieve stress and refresh their mind and body Enhance your daily life with a touch of ultimate relaxation and improved focus. Terms of Use: https://hosono-note15.web.app/policy/terms_en.html Privacy Policy: https://hosono-note15.web.app/policy/privacy_en.html

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
3D Hourglass Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 3D Hourglass Timer at none against Multi's shown. 3D Hourglass Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Multi's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Multi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Hourglass Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Multi against 4.7 for 3D Hourglass Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 73% of 3D Hourglass Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 3 weeks, 3D Hourglass Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Multi versus 3D Hourglass Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulti3D Hourglass Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (111 ratings) — better4.7 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoki OsadaKyohei Hosono

Customer experience

Multi

All ratings111 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%

3D Hourglass Timer

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Multi

One-time4
  • Grade up timer$0.99
  • NoLook Timer$0.99
  • Oline Timer$1.99
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  • remove ads$2.99
2 purchases

3D Hourglass Timer

One-time2
  • Moon Timer$1.99
  • Jellyfish Hourglass$1.99

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Hourglass Timer free?
3D Hourglass Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multi or 3D Hourglass Timer?
Multi is rated higher. Multi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while 3D Hourglass Timer averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do Multi or 3D Hourglass Timer have ads?
Multi shows ads; 3D Hourglass Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Multi or 3D Hourglass Timer?
Multi ships an update every 3 weeks, and 3D Hourglass Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Multi was updated on November 13, 2026 and 3D Hourglass Timer on November 4, 2026.

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