Comparison

Magic Maze Sand Timer vs Games Night

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

Head to head
About

Magic Maze Sand Timer

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Magic Maze Sand Timer is the official timer app for the board game Magic Maze Pocket, and it can also be used with Magic Maze and Magic Maze on Mars. Designed to be simple and reliable, it lets you start the countdown at the beginning of your game, pause it if an interruption occurs, flip it when your team earns extra time, and mark the game as won when you complete your mission. When time runs out, a clear audio alert ensures everyone knows the round has ended. Completely free with no in-app purchases or ads, this app is available for everyone to download and enjoy without restrictions.

About

Games Night

Features
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Bring energy, clarity, and style to every game night - with a big, bold & beautifully designed timer made for parties, clubs, and family fun. Why you’ll love it: • Stunning themes & visuals - Personalize your timer with elegant themes and fluid animations that shine in any setting, light or dark. • Beautiful timer displays - Crisp, legible countdowns with dynamic effects that everyone at the table (or across the room) can follow. • Modes for every game - Use a single-round timer for charades, trivia, and party games, or switch to chess-style play for turn-based battles. • Chess timer mode - Choose between simple, Fischer, and Bronstein timing, with both players' times displayed on our new Chess timer view. • AirPlay to the big screen - Cast the timer to your TV so everyone can see the countdown at a glance - no crowding around a phone. • Per-player time control - Balance gameplay with adjustable time bonuses per player. Add a fixed number of seconds or a percentage - you decide. Designed for Game Nights: • Sound, haptics, and light cues keep the energy up without breaking the flow. • Always-on mode prevents the screen from sleeping mid-round. • Auto-hide controls for a clean, immersive display - tap to bring them back. • Opponent view flips the screen for players across the table. Perfect for: • Charades, trivia, and party classics • Chess-style timers and competitive games • Classrooms, workshops, and team challenges Games Night Timer is simple, beautiful, and versatile - so you can spend less time managing the clock, and more time playing. Choose a theme, pick your mode, tailor time per player, and let the games begin!

Screenshots

Magic Maze Sand Timer4 screens
Games Night4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Maze Sand Timer at none against Games Night's 1. Magic Maze Sand Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). Games Night's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Games Night sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Maze Sand Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Maze Sand Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Games Night every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Magic Maze Sand Timer versus Games Night: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Maze Sand TimerGames Night
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMegalopole SRLWhisk Mobile Development Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Magic Maze Sand Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Games Night

One-time1
  • Games Night Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Magic Maze Sand Timer free?
Magic Maze Sand Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Games Night free?
Games Night is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Maze Sand Timer or Games Night have ads?
Neither Magic Maze Sand Timer nor Games Night shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Maze Sand Timer or Games Night?
Magic Maze Sand Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Games Night every 2 days. Most recently, Magic Maze Sand Timer was updated on September 13, 2026 and Games Night on September 7, 2026.

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