Hourglass vs Whiskly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Whiskly
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**Whiskly β Multi-Timer for the Kitchen** Never lose track of what's on the stove again. Whiskly lets you run multiple timers at once, each with its own name, icon, and color theme β so you always know which timer is for the pasta and which is for the roast. Features: - **Multiple simultaneous timers**Β β run as many as you need, all at once - **Background-aware**Β β timers stay accurate when you switch apps or lock your screen - **Swipe to delete**Β β clean up finished timers with a quick swipe - **Dark mode**Β β full light and dark mode support that follows your system setting - **iPad optimized**Β β responsive grid layout that adapts to any screen size and orientation Whether you're cooking a weeknight dinner or managing a full holiday feast, CookingTimer keeps every dish perfectly timed. Upcoming features: - **Custom names & icons**Β β label each timer and pick from dozens of cooking-themed icons - **Color themes**Β β assign a unique theme to each timer for instant recognition at a glance - **Haptic & sound alerts**Β β feel and hear when a timer finishes, even with your phone on silent
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hourglass at Free against Whiskly's $0.99. Hourglass also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Whiskly's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
Hourglass is free to download; Whiskly costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hourglass ships an update every 4 days, Whiskly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hourglass | Whiskly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kenji abe | Ari GuΓ°mundsson |
In-app purchases
Hourglass
No in-app purchases
Whiskly
No in-app purchases
Questions
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