# Matrix Clocca vs Sandy Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Sandy Timer at 4.5 against Matrix Clocca's 2.3. Matrix Clocca's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matrix Clocca 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.

Sandy Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matrix Clocca | Sandy Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-clocca-0-and-1/id1623949986/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-timer/id6480015861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [少锋 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549500319) | [Cesar Mejia Valero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506871861) |

## What reviewers say

### Matrix Clocca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-clocca-0-and-1/id1623949986)

This app offers real-time, accurate widgets for timers and hourglasses. It features customizable themes, colors, backgrounds, and sounds, with support for two-finger zooming and dragging of the matrix display. Enjoy a sophisticated countdown experience with realistic hourglass animations.

**Highlights:** Real-time accurate widgets, Customizable themes and colors, Realistic countdown hourglass, Two-finger zooming and dragging, Independent size and position control, Custom background and sound, iCloud sync for themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime (Family Sharing) | $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 Matrix Clocca free?

Matrix Clocca 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, Matrix Clocca or Sandy Timer?

Sandy Timer is rated higher. Matrix Clocca averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sandy Timer averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Matrix Clocca or Sandy Timer have ads?

Neither Matrix Clocca nor Sandy Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Matrix Clocca or Sandy Timer?

Matrix Clocca ships an update weekly, and Sandy Timer weekly. Most recently, Matrix Clocca was updated on September 25, 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.*