Sablier vs Sandy Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sablier
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Sablier is the ultimate multiplayer timer for your board games, meetings, and debates! Take control of time and energize every game. Whether you are playing a board game with 2 or 10 players, Sablier turns your smartphones into a fully synchronized, customizable chess clock. Because time is a resource, don't let it ruin your game nights anymore! WHY USE SABLIER? - Synchronized Multiplayer (QR Code): Connect multiple smartphones instantly. Simply scan the game's QR Code and control the timers from any connected phone! - More Than Just a Chess Clock: Limit the total time for each player, no matter how many participants there are. - Hourglass Mode (Auto-Reset): The timer resets on every turn to impose a fixed thinking time per move. - Time Bonus (Fischer / Increment):** Add a few extra seconds to every turn played to reward quick moves. - Manage Players Easily: Add players, teams, or neutral players. Change the turn order with a simple long press. - Versatile & User-Friendly: Ideal for board games, card games, business meetings, pitches, or moderating speaking time during debates. THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR YOUR BOARD GAMES No more endless games caused by slow players! Use Sablier to pace your board game sessions (Catan, Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Chess, Rummikub, Qwirkle, etc.). MANAGE YOUR MEETINGS AND DEBATES Fairly limit each speaker's time during your meetings, presentations, or debates, just like in televised political debates. KEY FEATURES: - Quick game setup (Total time / Time per turn) - Live synchronization via QR Code - Flexible management of players and teams - Clean interface designed for gaming - Available in multiple languages Download Sablier today and bring energy back to your games! About Subscriptions: - The subscription provides unlimited access to the app's features. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use (EULA): apple.com Privacy Policy: https://scor-pion.com/terms_of_use
Sandy Timer
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.
- Realistic sand timer simulation
- Device orientation control
- Tap to change settings
- Simple and intuitive interface
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This a real sand timer app simulator. Gravity does its job... Just turn your device upside down to start the timer! Single tap the screen to change the timer options. Make sure to turn the device orientation lock Off... and turn it upside-down!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sablier at none against Sandy Timer's 1. Sablier also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Sandy Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Sandy Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sablier asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sablier ships an update every 9 days, Sandy Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sablier | Sandy Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CoTechno | Cesar Mejia Valero |
In-app purchases
Sablier
No in-app purchases
Sandy Timer
- Pro$3.99








