# Sound Timer vs Sandy Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Timer at 5.0 against Sandy Timer's 4.1. Sound Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Sandy Timer's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Timer 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.

Sound Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandy Timer has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Timer | Sandy Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-timer-trigger-by-sound/id1663635834/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandy-timer/id6480015861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) | [Cesar Mejia Valero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506871861) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-timer-trigger-by-sound/id1663635834)

This utility app allows users to set timers that are triggered by sound. It offers single and dual trigger options, adjustable sensitivity, and start delays for precise timing. Users can suggest new features through reviews.

**Highlights:** Single trigger timers, Two trigger timers, Start delays, Sensitivity levels, User-suggested features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sound Timer Premium | $6.99 | 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 Sound Timer free?

Sound Timer 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, Sound Timer or Sandy Timer?

Sound Timer is rated higher. Sound Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sandy Timer averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Sound Timer or Sandy Timer have ads?

Neither Sound Timer nor Sandy Timer shows ads.

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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.*