# Time’s Up! vs Sandy Timer

Time’s Up! and Sandy Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Time’s Up!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Sandy Timer's. Time’s Up! also leads on ratings volume (435 vs 6) and device support (5 vs 1). Sandy Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sandy Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Time’s Up! against 4.5 for Sandy Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time’s Up! has 435 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Time’s Up!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Sandy Timer's.

Time’s Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, Sandy Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time’s Up! | Sandy Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-timer/id6480015861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **435** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Cesar Mejia Valero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506871861) |

## What reviewers say

### Time’s Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle), Customizable alert sounds and colors, iCloud timer syncing across devices, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Guided Access for child lock, AirPlay and tvOS support for TV display, Minute-by-minute audio updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time’s Up! Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with time blindness
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and autism
- 👍 Great for classrooms and kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free usage
- 🔒 Lack of flexibility in timer settings
- 🔒 Cannot move timer window freely

**Reported bugs**

- Hotkey functionality broken after update
- Timer not working after app update
- No sound at the end of timer

**Requested features**

- Allow longer timer durations
- Add ability to set multiple timers
- Improve customization options
- Provide more sound/alert options
- Add child-proof timer lock feature


### 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 Time’s Up! free?

Time’s Up! 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, Time’s Up! or Sandy Timer?

Time’s Up! is rated higher. Time’s Up! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 435 ratings, while Sandy Timer averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Time’s Up! or Sandy Timer have ads?

Neither Time’s Up! nor Sandy Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time’s Up! or Sandy Timer?

Time’s Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sandy Timer weekly. Most recently, Time’s Up! was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sandy Timer on September 29, 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.*