Comparison

Sandy Timer vs Coffee Ripples Timer

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

Head to head
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!

About

Coffee Ripples Timer

Features
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Elevate your coffee ritual with Coffee Ripples Timer, where high-performance physics meets everyday brewing. This is not just a countdown app. Watch as realistic coffee drops create dynamic ripples on a surface that responds to your phone's movement in real-time using advanced physics simulation. FEATURES: - Dynamic Ripples: Beautiful coffee drops fall with natural physics for a soothing visual experience. - Tilt-Responsive: The liquid surface tilts and flows as you move your device, mimicking a real cup. - Intuitive Timing: Set your brewing time with a smooth picker and track progress in real-time. - Premium Visuals: High-resolution graphics with layered depth for an immersive atmosphere. - Haptic Notifications: Stay informed with vibration and custom sounds when your coffee is ready. Perfect for pour-over enthusiasts and baristas who appreciate functional art.

Screenshots

Sandy Timer4 screens
Coffee Ripples Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sandy Timer at none against Coffee Ripples Timer's shown. Coffee Ripples Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 and Coffee Ripples Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sandy Timer versus Coffee Ripples Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandy TimerCoffee Ripples Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCesar Mejia Valeroakira ohmachi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sandy Timer

One-time1
  • Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Coffee Ripples Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Sandy Timer free?
Sandy Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coffee Ripples Timer free?
Coffee Ripples Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sandy Timer or Coffee Ripples Timer have ads?
Coffee Ripples Timer shows ads; Sandy Timer does not.

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