The Timers App vs Sandy Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Timers App
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• 4 simultaneous timers: tea, eggs, and two generic categories • The timer images are animated • Each timer has its own set of user defined durations (unlimited number) • Selectable alert sounds • Supported languages are English, German, French, Italian
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 price: Sandy Timer at Free against The Timers App's $0.49. Sandy Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). The Timers App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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
Sandy Timer is free to download; The Timers App costs $0.49 up front. Sandy Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Timers App asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Timers App ships an update every 15 months, Sandy Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Timers App | Sandy Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.49 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 22of8 GmbH | Cesar Mejia Valero |
In-app purchases
The Timers App
No in-app purchases
Sandy Timer
- Pro$3.99
Questions
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