Gravity Ball Timer vs Hourglass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Gravity Ball Timer
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Gravity Ball Timer is a realistic hourglass simulator that responds to the way you move your device. Tilt your iPhone to control the flow of colorful balls as they fall through a glass timer, just like a real hourglass. This app provides a calm and minimal experience, combining visual feedback with interactive physics. Itβs not just a timer β itβs a relaxing way to pause, focus, and reset. Features: β’ Approximately one-minute timer experience β’ Acts like a real timer β rotate your device to reset β’ Colored balls fall using real-world gravity simulation β’ Minimal user interface and distractions β’ Elegant wooden frame and soft glass visuals Perfect for classrooms, focus sessions, meditation, or simply taking a visual break. Gravity Ball Timer brings the analog hourglass to your digital world.
Hourglass
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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 Thatβs it. Designed to be calm, intuitive, and satisfying to use. Perfect for anyone who wants a more physical, intentional relationship with time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hourglass at Free against Gravity Ball Timer's $0.99. Hourglass also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). On 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
Hourglass is free to download; Gravity Ball Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Gravity Ball Timer | Hourglass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LexiNexiAI Private Limited | DotSine |
In-app purchases
Gravity Ball Timer
No in-app purchases
Hourglass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Hourglass free?
Do Gravity Ball Timer or Hourglass have ads?
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