# Sablier vs Sandy Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sablier | Sandy Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-timer/id6480015861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CoTechno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028910000) | [Cesar Mejia Valero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506871861) |

## What reviewers say

### Sablier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sablier-game-timer/id1662163054)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Sablier free?

Sablier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sandy Timer free?

Sandy Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Sablier or Sandy Timer have ads?

Sablier shows ads; Sandy Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sablier or Sandy Timer?

Sablier ships an update every 9 days, and Sandy Timer weekly. Most recently, Sablier was updated on September 9, 2026 and Sandy Timer on July 20, 2026.

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