# Hourglass vs Glow Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hourglass at none against Glow Timer's 1. Hourglass also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glow Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hourglass asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hourglass | Glow Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Size | 39 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DotSine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866028588) | [Kazuma Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870418340) |

## What reviewers say

### Hourglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-sand-timer/id6757318144)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Glow Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-timer/id6758038018)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mode | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hourglass free?

Hourglass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glow Timer free?

Glow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Hourglass or Glow Timer have ads?

Neither Hourglass nor Glow Timer shows ads.

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