Comparison

OneHandClock (Pro version) vs Pocket Hourglass Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OneHandClock (Pro version)

Experience a minimalist approach to timekeeping with a single-needle clock. Customize backgrounds, dial characters, and clock placement to create a unique visual timepiece. Enjoy both 24-hour and 12-hour formats with optional second-hand functionality.

Highlights
  • Single-needle clock design
  • 24-hour and 12-hour formats
  • Customizable clock position and size
  • Background image or camera feed
  • Customizable dial characters
  • Optional second hand
Features
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This is a one needle clock. Let's feel the passage of calm time. It is also compatible with iPad. - One-stitch clock   -> 24-hour clock.     The day-time is an upper half and the night-time is a lower half.   -> 12-hour clock.   -> The smallest scale division is 10 minutes. - Three-stitch clock   - > The second hand is a clock which gains smoothly. - You can change the position and size of the clock. - You can choose a camera image or a photo as the background of the clock. - Please write a favorite character in a dial and make it your clock. - If it puts sideways, a status bar will not be displayed. - When continuing displaying in "Auto sleep"-off, we recommend you to connect with a power supply. There is also a free version of the one-hand clock with the same functions.

About

Pocket Hourglass Timer

Features
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This is a simple hourglass timer that focuses on the feel of operation. The frequently used time can be toggled at the touch of a button, You can concentrate on your work without the hassle of resetting the timer.

Screenshots

OneHandClock (Pro version)4 screens
Pocket Hourglass Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pocket Hourglass Timer at Free against OneHandClock (Pro version)'s $1.99. Pocket Hourglass Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). OneHandClock (Pro version)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pocket Hourglass Timer is free to download; OneHandClock (Pro version) costs $1.99 up front. Pocket Hourglass Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OneHandClock (Pro version) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneHandClock (Pro version) ships an update every 6 weeks, Pocket Hourglass Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OneHandClock (Pro version) versus Pocket Hourglass Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneHandClock (Pro version)Pocket Hourglass Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeietsu YasuharaHARASHOW Interactive

In-app purchases

None

OneHandClock (Pro version)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Hourglass Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.49

Questions

Is OneHandClock (Pro version) free?
OneHandClock (Pro version) costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Hourglass Timer free?
Pocket Hourglass Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OneHandClock (Pro version) or Pocket Hourglass Timer have ads?
Pocket Hourglass Timer shows ads; OneHandClock (Pro version) does not.
Which is updated more often, OneHandClock (Pro version) or Pocket Hourglass Timer?
OneHandClock (Pro version) ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket Hourglass Timer every 3 days. Most recently, OneHandClock (Pro version) was updated on August 14, 2026 and Pocket Hourglass Timer on September 17, 2026.

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