Sandy Timer vs Minimal Hourglass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Minimal Hourglass
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Minimal Hourglass is a simple and elegant visual timer app designed to help you stay focused without distractions. Watch time flow naturally with a beautifully animated hourglass timer that makes it easier to stay calm, centered, and productive. Whether you’re meditating, studying, cooking, or managing your child’s screen time, this sand timer provides a soothing and effective way to track time visually — without numbers or loud alarms. Key Features: • Minimalist hourglass animation with flowing sand • Multiple sand color options to match your mood or focus • Custom timer durations – set minutes and seconds freely • Elegant circular progress indicator • Simple one-tap start, pause, and reset controls • No internet required – works fully offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minimal Hourglass at none against Sandy Timer's 1. Minimal Hourglass also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Sandy Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 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
Both are free to download. Sandy Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minimal Hourglass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sandy Timer ships an update weekly, Minimal Hourglass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sandy Timer | Minimal Hourglass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cesar Mejia Valero | Seulki Eom |
In-app purchases
Sandy Timer
- Pro$3.99
Minimal Hourglass
No in-app purchases
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