DigitalHourglass vs Hourglass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DigitalHourglass
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A simple and stylish digital hourglass. When tilted, the digital sand flows as well. Watching the sand slowly fall is soothing. Customize it to your own color.
Hourglass
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hourglass at every 4 days against DigitalHourglass's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DigitalHourglass ships an update every 4 months, Hourglass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DigitalHourglass | Hourglass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naoki Takahashi | kenji abe |
In-app purchases
DigitalHourglass
No in-app purchases
Hourglass
No in-app purchases
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