Comparison

Hourglass vs Wisp

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

Head to head
About

Hourglass

Features
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Hourglass counts down to the moments that matter: birthdays, trips, weddings, holidays, launches and every big day in between. COUNTDOWNS THAT FEEL ALIVE - A ticking clock with days, hours, minutes and seconds - An hourglass that fills as the big day gets closer - All-day or timed events with emoji, colors and your own photo (Pro) - Repeats daily, weekly, monthly or yearly and starts over by itself - Count only weekdays for work deadlines, or keep counting up after a date has passed WIDGETS FOR EVERY SCREEN - Home Screen widgets in small and medium sizes, plus a countdown list widget - Lock Screen widgets and StandBy - 120 widget designs in 12 styles; Minimal and Bold are free LIVE ACTIVITIES Pin a countdown to the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island and watch the final hours tick down. STAY ORGANIZED - Tags, search, sorting and drag to reorder - Import events from your calendar - Reminders on the day, one day before or one week before - 8 themes with full dark mode ON MAC AND APPLE VISION PRO Hourglass also runs natively on Mac and Apple Vision Pro. One Pro subscription unlocks it everywhere. Countdowns are stored privately on each device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. HOURGLASS PRO The free version includes up to 5 countdowns, the Minimal and Bold widget styles and 3 themes. Hourglass Pro unlocks unlimited countdowns, all 120 widget designs, all 8 themes and photo countdowns. Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, billed weekly, monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ioscorner.com/privacy.html

About

Wisp

Features
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Turn cleaning into a game you actually want to play. Wisp is the smart home cleaning planner that rewards you for taking care of your space. Whether you're a solo apartment dweller, a couple splitting chores, or a family managing a full household, Wisp makes your cleaning routine feel less like a chore — and more like a daily win. SMART CLEANING. NO STRESS. • Visual Dirtiness Indicators: Forget arbitrary due dates and nagging reminders. Wisp shows you how clean or dirty each room actually is, so you always know what needs attention and what can wait. • Room-by-Room Tracking: Organize every task by space — deep clean the kitchen, quick reset the bathroom, refresh the bedroom. Your home, your way. • Adaptive Daily Schedule: Wisp builds a personalized, realistic cleaning plan based on actual need — not a rigid calendar that makes you feel behind before you've started. • Cleaning Motivation Built In: Visual progress, streaks, and a companion that grows with your home keep you motivated day after day, even when life gets busy. MEET YOUR WISP COMPANION Taking care of your home takes care of your Wisp! Your virtual companion levels up as you complete tasks, giving you a reason to tackle that cleaning challenge you've been putting off. • Earn EXP and level up every time you complete a task • Unlock rewards and new items from the nightly refreshing shop • Customize and decorate every room to make it feel like yours • Designed for guilt-free progress — Wisp encourages you, never punishes you Perfect for ADHD cleaning routines: Wisp breaks overwhelming cleaning lists into small, manageable daily tasks so nothing feels impossible. CLEAN TOGETHER Chores don't have to fall on one person. Wisp makes it easy to share the load fairly. • Sync across multiple devices so the whole household stays on the same page • Distribute the cleaning workload evenly among partners, family members, or roommates • Climb the household leaderboard and earn credit for every task you complete • Friendly household competition makes chores a challenge — not a conflict (Household sync and sharing requires a Wisp Plus subscription) WHY WISP WORKS → Extremely fast, intuitive setup — no lengthy onboarding, just start cleaning → Flexible for any household: singles, couples, families, roommates → No deadlines or alarm-style notifications — you stay in control → Turns your daily cleaning list into a soothing, rewarding self-care ritual → Tracks the cleanliness of every room at a glance → Great for building long-term cleaning habits, not just one-off deep cleans WISP PLUS SUBSCRIPTION Unlock the full Wisp experience with a Monthly or Yearly plan — both include a 7-day free trial so you can try everything risk-free. Wisp Plus includes: • Household sync across unlimited devices • Invite family members, roommates, or partners • Full companion and room customization • Household leaderboard and workload tracking Payment is charged to your App Store Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage anytime in your Account Settings. GET IN TOUCH Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. help@wispclean.com Privacy Policy: https://wispclean.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://wispclean.com/terms

Screenshots

Hourglass4 screens
Wisp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wisp at every 4 days against Hourglass's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Hourglass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Wisp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hourglass ships an update weekly, Wisp every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Hourglass versus Wisp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHourglassWisp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuseyin BaganaDOTFORGE LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hourglass

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Wisp

Subscriptions2
  • Wisp Plus - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Wisp Plus - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hourglass free?
Hourglass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wisp free?
Wisp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hourglass or Wisp have ads?
Neither Hourglass nor Wisp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hourglass or Wisp?
Hourglass ships an update weekly, and Wisp every 4 days. Most recently, Hourglass was updated on October 31, 2026 and Wisp on October 25, 2026.

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