Comparison

Timer® vs Sandy Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timer®

This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable colors
  • Alarm sound selection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Vibration alert
  • Reliable and accurate timekeeping
Features
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The ultimate timer app for your iOS device! Whether you need a reliable timer for cooking, workouts, meetings, or any other time-sensitive tasks, TimerPro has got you covered. With its intuitive design and powerful features, managing your time has never been easier. Key Features: 1. Customizable Colors: Personalize your timer to match your style and preferences. Choose from a wide range of vibrant colors and create a visually pleasing experience while keeping track of your tasks. 2. Alarm Sound Selection: Customize your timer's alarm sound to suit your mood and situation. Select from a variety of soothing melodies, energetic tunes, or even your favorite songs from your music library to ensure you never miss a beat. 3. User-Friendly Interface: TimerPro prides itself on its sleek and user-friendly interface. With just a few taps, you can effortlessly set up timers, adjust durations, and start or stop countdowns. It's designed to be intuitive and accessible for users of all ages. 4. Vibration Alert: In addition to audio alerts, TimerPro offers a vibration alert option. This feature is perfect for situations where you want to be discreet or when audio cues might not be suitable. Stay notified without disturbing those around you. 5. Reliable and Accurate: TimerPro guarantees precise timekeeping, ensuring that your tasks are tracked with utmost accuracy. Whether you need to time intervals down to the second or set longer countdowns, TimerPro won't let you down. Experience the efficiency and convenience of TimerPro - the ultimate timer app that helps you stay on top of your schedule. Download now and take control of your time!"

About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic sand timer simulation
  • Device orientation control
  • Tap to change settings
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Timer®4 screens
Sandy Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer® at none against Sandy Timer's 1. Timer® also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). Sandy Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Sandy Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer® has 38 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Timer®'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Sandy Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer® ships an update every 11 months, Sandy Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Timer® versus Sandy Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer®Sandy Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (38 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologyCesar Mejia Valero

Customer experience

Timer®

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Sandy Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Timer®

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sandy Timer

One-time1
  • Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Timer® free?
Timer® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sandy Timer free?
Sandy Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer® or Sandy Timer?
Timer® is rated higher. Timer® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Sandy Timer averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Timer® or Sandy Timer have ads?
Timer® shows ads; Sandy Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer® or Sandy Timer?
Timer® ships an update every 11 months, and Sandy Timer weekly. Most recently, Timer® was updated on September 15, 2026 and Sandy Timer on July 20, 2026.

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