Comparison

Fill vs Switching Hourglass

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

Head to head
About

Fill

Features
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Fill-Timer isn't just a countdown it makes time something you can actually see. Start a timer and watch the hourglass slowly fill up. Seasonal particles drift across your screen. When time's up, a gentle chime brings you back. Simple. Intentional. Calming. Timer β€’ Intuitive dial interface β€” spin to set your time in seconds β€’ Animated hourglass β€” sand grains fall and pile up as time passes β€’ Push notification when timer ends, even when the app is in the background β€’ Multiple alert sounds to choose from Seasonal Themes β€’ Spring: soft cherry blossom petals β€’ Summer: clear raindrops sliding down β€’ Autumn: drifting maple leaves and pumpkin season β€’ Winter: pure white snowflakes Premium Themes Unlock exclusive themes including Candy Cane, Soccer, Carnation, Colour Ball and more. Go ad-free and make Fill-Timer your own personal time space. Life Clock Enter your birthday and see how many seasons you have left. Not to create anxiety β€” but to remind you to savour them. Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French and Spanish.

About

Switching Hourglass

Features
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Switching Hourglass is a visual timer designed to help children and caregivers move from one activity to the next. Set a clear cue such as "5 more minutes" or "Bath time when the sand runs out." Showing both the ending and the next activity on screen helps everyone share the same expectation without relying only on repeated reminders. Main features: - Hourglass timer - Saved next actions - Sand color options - Finish sounds - Device notifications - Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean - Restore previous purchase The free version includes the basic timer. The Full Version unlocks additional colors and finish sounds and increases the number of saved next actions. Settings and saved actions are stored on this device. LIFLO does not collect your timer settings or saved action text. Data may be lost if the app is deleted, the device fails, or the operating system or storage is reset. This app is not intended for diagnosis, treatment, or professional parenting guidance. Use it as a simple aid for everyday transitions.

Screenshots

Fill4 screens
Switching Hourglass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fill at daily against Switching Hourglass's weekly. On price, 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

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

Both are free to download. Fill sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Switching Hourglass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fill ships an update daily, Switching Hourglass weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Fill versus Switching Hourglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFillSwitching Hourglass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCheng Hung LoChisato Yoshida

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fill

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Premium Scenes$1.99
  • Bundle Package$2.99
1 purchases

Switching Hourglass

One-time1
  • Switching Hourglass Full$1.99

Questions

Is Fill free?
Fill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Switching Hourglass free?
Switching Hourglass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fill or Switching Hourglass have ads?
Neither Fill nor Switching Hourglass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fill or Switching Hourglass?
Fill ships an update daily, and Switching Hourglass weekly. Most recently, Fill was updated on October 28, 2026 and Switching Hourglass on October 25, 2026.

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