Comparison

Hourglass vs Hourglass

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

Head to head
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.

About

Hourglass

Features
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Turn your phone into a digital hourglass. Set a time. Start it. Flip your phone β€” and time begins again. This app is a simple, tactile timer inspired by real hourglasses. There are no distractions, no clutter, and no complicated controls. Just time passing, the way it should. Use it to: - Focus on a single task - Take mindful breaks - Time study sessions or work sprints - Create gentle routines Limit screen time for yourself or your kids How it works Choose a duration Start the hourglass Flip your phone to reset instantly That’s it. Designed to be calm, intuitive, and satisfying to use. Perfect for anyone who wants a more physical, intentional relationship with time.

Screenshots

Hourglass2 screens
Hourglass3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hourglass at none against Hourglass's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Hourglass versus Hourglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHourglassHourglass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkenji abeDotSine

In-app purchases

None

Hourglass

No in-app purchases

None

Hourglass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hourglass free?
Hourglass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hourglass free?
Hourglass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hourglass or Hourglass have ads?
Hourglass shows ads; Hourglass does not.

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