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 offers multiple stopwatches and interval timers for precise time management. It's ideal for athletes, coaches, students, and anyone needing to track multiple events or durations simultaneously. Features include lap timing, interval customization, and video synchronization for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Run multiple stopwatches simultaneously
  • Record lap and split times
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Video-synced timing (premium)
  • Export data to Excel/Google Sheets
  • Sound and vibration alerts
Features
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All basic features are available for free! Perfect for coaches, athletes, and anyone who needs to measure multiple times simultaneously! As a runner myself, I created this app from the perspective of athletes and team managers who want precise and flexible timing tools. A multi stopwatch and interval timer for team managers, race timing, training, games, business time tracking, and anyone who needs to time multiple people or events at once. Built for track & field, swimming, cycling, motorsport, fitness training, games, work-from-home billing, and everyday timing. Record lap and split times, manage multiple stopwatches, save results, and review past sessions in the calendar. ■Stopwatch Features Run 20+ stopwatches simultaneously (device-dependent) Record lap and split times for multiple people or lanes Save and review data with a built-in calendar view Copy or export timing results for Excel and Google Sheets No-look lap timing for fast-moving races where you cannot keep watching the screen Useful for track & field, swimming, cycling, motorsport timing, games, events, and business workflows ■Video-Synced Timing (Premium Feature) Sync stopwatch time with video playback: slow motion, fast-forward, or pause Measure finishes and lap times more accurately Review sprint finishes, swimming touches, race moments, or close results frame by frame Easily record multiple athletes' lap times by pausing the video and logging times ■Interval Timer Supports up to 99 repeats and 5 customizable intervals Set sound alerts, vibration, and background operation Perfect for Tabata, HIIT, circuit training, study sessions, cooking, and daily routines ■Recommended For Track & field coaches and team managers Swimming coaches and lane timers Runners, swimmers, cyclists, and athletes PE teachers and fitness trainers Cycling, motorsport, keirin, and other race timing Games, events, billing, business tasks, and any situation that needs multiple timers How to Use Switching Modes: Swipe horizontally to toggle between Stopwatch and Timer. ■Stopwatch Tap START, STOP, LAP, or RESET as needed Save data via the bottom-left data icon -> Save -> add a title Tap the stopwatch screen to rename players or lanes View saved data: tap Data -> Calendar -> select a marked day -> choose a title and name ■Timer Add up to 5 intervals by tapping the "+" button Set repeat count by tapping the repeat icon Tap the sound icon to toggle sound or vibration Countdown begins automatically when the timer starts Reset any time with the RESET button Sound Effects: Courtesy of 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 ratings volume (105 vs 28). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 — 4.8 for Multi against 4.7 for 3D Hourglass Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 28 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 monthly, 3D Hourglass Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Multi versus 3D Hourglass Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulti3D Hourglass Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (105 ratings) — better4.7 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings105 — better28
Update frequencyMonthly — 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
Size123 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoki OsadaKyohei Hosono

Customer experience

Multi

All ratings105 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.0%
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 4.8 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while 3D Hourglass Timer averages 4.7 from 28 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 monthly, and 3D Hourglass Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Multi was updated on September 30, 2026 and 3D Hourglass Timer on October 3, 2026.

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