Sandy Timer vs Gravity Ball Timer
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!
Gravity Ball Timer
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Gravity Ball Timer is a realistic hourglass simulator that responds to the way you move your device. Tilt your iPhone to control the flow of colorful balls as they fall through a glass timer, just like a real hourglass. This app provides a calm and minimal experience, combining visual feedback with interactive physics. It’s not just a timer — it’s a relaxing way to pause, focus, and reset. Features: • Approximately one-minute timer experience • Acts like a real timer — rotate your device to reset • Colored balls fall using real-world gravity simulation • Minimal user interface and distractions • Elegant wooden frame and soft glass visuals Perfect for classrooms, focus sessions, meditation, or simply taking a visual break. Gravity Ball Timer brings the analog hourglass to your digital world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sandy Timer at Free against Gravity Ball Timer's $0.99. Gravity Ball Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). 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; Gravity Ball Timer costs $0.99 up front. Sandy Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gravity Ball Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sandy Timer ships an update weekly, Gravity Ball Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sandy Timer | Gravity Ball Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cesar Mejia Valero | LexiNexiAI Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Sandy Timer
- Pro$3.99
Gravity Ball Timer
No in-app purchases
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