Comparison

Hourglass vs HourglassInteractive

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

Head to head
About

Hourglass

Enhance your focus and productivity with a simple, clean timer designed for work, study, or time management. Customize sessions and breaks without any data collection or advertisements.

Highlights
  • Simple and clean interface
  • Privacy-first data handling
  • Customizable focus and break sessions
  • Ad-free experience
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Boost Your Productivity with ‘Hourglass’ - your personal focus timer! Take control of your time and achieve your goals with ‘Hourglass’, the ultimate app for staying focused and productive. Whether you're working, studying, or simply trying to manage your time better, our app provides a simple and clean interface designed to help you stay on track. Key Features: * Simple & Clean Design: Enjoy a user-friendly interface that makes time management effortless. No distractions, just pure focus. * Privacy First: We respect your privacy. 'Hourglass' does not collect or store any user data, ensuring your personal information stays secure. * Customizable Sessions: Tailor your focus sessions and break intervals to fit your personal workflow and maximize productivity. * No Ads: Focus entirely on your tasks without interruptions from ads. Experience the power of focused work sessions and improve your productivity with ‘Hourglass’. Download now and take the first step towards a more efficient you! +++ Copyright +++ App Store screenshots generated with Screenshots.pro

About

HourglassInteractive

Features
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Take back control of your time — and your peace of mind. **HourglassInteractive (HI)** is a mindful productivity app designed to help you work with intention, protect your energy, and stay focused without falling into the burnout trap. Choose how you want to work: use a simple **Hourglass** to structure your time, or create **Tasks**, select what matters, and launch a personalized **Session** with dedicated Work and Rest periods. ### Your Time, Your Way Create Tasks and organize them with Tags, making it easier to focus on what matters and find your work later. ### Simple, Focused Sessions Turn your Tasks into a Session in just a few taps. Assign Work and Rest durations, then let HI guide your flow from start to finish. ### Records, Now Free Your **Records** give you a detailed view of the time you've invested in your Tasks, organized through Tags. See where your time actually goes and build a clearer picture of your work. ### Smarter Insights with Apple Intelligence On compatible devices, **Apple Intelligence** helps transform your weekly Records into a personalized report. If Apple Intelligence isn't available or enabled, HI still generates a computed weekly report so you never miss your insights. ### Reliable Notifications Local notifications keep your Sessions on track, with improved timing accuracy to make sure you know when it's time to work, rest, or move on. ### Stay in the Moment With **Live Activities and Dynamic Island**, keep an eye on your active Session at a glance on iPhone and iPad — without constantly reopening the app. **Available as a paid feature.** ### Built Again, From the Ground Up HI has been completely rebuilt to deliver a cleaner, smoother, and more refined experience across your Apple devices — including **macOS**. HourglassInteractive is more than a productivity app. It's a companion for working with intention, creating healthier rhythms, understanding where your time goes, and making space for what truly moves you forward. **Work with intention. Rest with purpose. Find your flow.** Privacy Policy Link : https://octakey-interactive.com/privacy EULA Terms Link : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hourglass3 screens
HourglassInteractive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hourglass at none against HourglassInteractive's 3. Hourglass also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HourglassInteractive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hourglass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hourglass versus HourglassInteractive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHourglassHourglassInteractive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp MailandDAMIEN MICKAEL CHAILLOLEAU GRANA

In-app purchases

None

Hourglass

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HourglassInteractive

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Semi-Annual Plan$14.996 Months
  • Annual Plan$26.991 Year

Questions

Is Hourglass free?
Hourglass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HourglassInteractive free?
HourglassInteractive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hourglass or HourglassInteractive have ads?
Neither Hourglass nor HourglassInteractive shows ads.

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