# Sandglass3 vs Act Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sandglass3 at none against Act Timer's 2. Sandglass3 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.5). Act Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Act Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sandglass3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandglass3 | Act Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandglass3/id386488183/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keietsu Yasuhara](https://appshunter.io/developer/378538320) | [O2Cafe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810468263) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandglass3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandglass3/id386488183)

This app simulates a realistic hourglass with customizable timer durations. Users can flip the hourglass by swiping or rotating their device. It offers optional sound alerts and automatic rotation upon completion.

**Highlights:** Realistic hourglass simulation, 1, 3, and 6-minute timers, Swipe to flip hourglass, Rotate device to flip, Chime alert on completion, Automatic rotation option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Act Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/act-timer-no-countdown/id6778616046)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full History | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandglass3 free?

Sandglass3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Act Timer free?

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

### Do Sandglass3 or Act Timer have ads?

Sandglass3 shows ads; Act Timer does not.

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