Pocket Hourglass Timer vs Break60
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Hourglass Timer
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This is a simple hourglass timer that focuses on the feel of operation. The frequently used time can be toggled at the touch of a button, You can concentrate on your work without the hassle of resetting the timer.
Break60
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# Features - Timer - You can receive multiple notifications a certain amount of time before your break ends. - You can check the timer from the lock screen, etc. even if you close the app. # Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Hourglass Timer at every 3 days against Break60's every 6 weeks. Pocket Hourglass Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Hourglass Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Break60 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Hourglass Timer ships an update every 3 days, Break60 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Hourglass Timer | Break60 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HARASHOW Interactive | Kanta Oikawa |
In-app purchases
Pocket Hourglass Timer
- Remove Ads$3.49
Break60
- Individual$0.991 Month
- Ongoing Support$1.991 Month
- Individual$9.991 Year
- One-time Support$2.99
Questions
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