Comparison

DigitalHourglass vs Fill

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

Head to head
About

DigitalHourglass

Features
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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.

About

Fill

Features
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Fill-Timer isn't just a countdown it makes time something you can actually see. Start a timer and watch the hourglass slowly fill up. Seasonal particles drift across your screen. When time's up, a gentle chime brings you back. Simple. Intentional. Calming. Timer β€’ Intuitive dial interface β€” spin to set your time in seconds β€’ Animated hourglass β€” sand grains fall and pile up as time passes β€’ Push notification when timer ends, even when the app is in the background β€’ Multiple alert sounds to choose from Seasonal Themes β€’ Spring: soft cherry blossom petals β€’ Summer: clear raindrops sliding down β€’ Autumn: drifting maple leaves and pumpkin season β€’ Winter: pure white snowflakes Premium Themes Unlock exclusive themes including Candy Cane, Soccer, Carnation, Colour Ball and more. Go ad-free and make Fill-Timer your own personal time space. Life Clock Enter your birthday and see how many seasons you have left. Not to create anxiety β€” but to remind you to savour them. Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French and Spanish.

Screenshots

DigitalHourglass3 screens
Fill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DigitalHourglass at none against Fill's 3. Fill's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fill sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DigitalHourglass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigitalHourglass ships an update every 4 months, Fill daily. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
DigitalHourglass versus Fill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigitalHourglassFill
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoki TakahashiCheng Hung Lo

In-app purchases

None

DigitalHourglass

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Fill

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Premium Scenes$1.99
  • Bundle Package$2.99

Questions

Is DigitalHourglass free?
DigitalHourglass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fill free?
Fill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DigitalHourglass or Fill have ads?
DigitalHourglass shows ads; Fill does not.
Which is updated more often, DigitalHourglass or Fill?
DigitalHourglass ships an update every 4 months, and Fill daily. Most recently, DigitalHourglass was updated on September 12, 2026 and Fill on June 20, 2026.

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