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Simple timer with large title vs Hourglass

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

Head to head
Simple timer with large title
Simple timer with large title
Free
πŸ”§ Utilities
No ratingsView app β†’
Hourglass - Physics Simulation
Hourglass

3-min hourglass using physics

Free
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No ratingsView app β†’
About

Simple timer with large title

Features
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A simple timer that can display large titles

About

Hourglass

Features
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This is an approximately 3-minute hourglass that uses physics simulation to recreate realistic movements. You can enjoy watching the grains of sand smoothly fall under natural gravity while keeping track of time. With a simple and intuitive design, it's an ideal tool for meditation or improving focus. When the gyroscope sensor is enabled, the movement of the sand adjusts in real-time according to the tilt of your device. Each session offers a different atmosphere, allowing you to relax and experience the comforting analog feel within a digital space.

Screenshots

Simple timer with large title1 screens
Hourglass2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hourglass at every 4 days against Simple timer with large title's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple timer with large title ships an update every 2 weeks, Hourglass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Simple timer with large title versus Hourglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple timer with large titleHourglass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8.3 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki Uchikoshikenji abe

In-app purchases

None

Simple timer with large title

No in-app purchases

None

Hourglass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple timer with large title free?
Simple timer with large title is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hourglass free?
Hourglass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple timer with large title or Hourglass have ads?
Both Simple timer with large title and Hourglass show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple timer with large title or Hourglass?
Simple timer with large title ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hourglass every 4 days. Most recently, Simple timer with large title was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hourglass on October 19, 2026.

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