Switching Hourglass vs Bread Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Switching Hourglass
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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.
Bread Timer
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Make every countdown more fun by baking virtual bread as you track time! β’ Bake bread with the timer and add each finished loaf to your collection β’ Discover 76 breads and 60 adorable character breads β’ Choose from 10 oven colors and customize the appβs theme β’ Save frequently used times as presets β’ Stay focused while studying or working with Focus Mode β’ Check the remaining time on the Lock Screen and status bar β’ Sync your data with iCloud β’ Available in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://bread.infruit-inc.com/#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bread Timer at every 2 days against Switching Hourglass's weekly. Switching Hourglass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Switching Hourglass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bread Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Switching Hourglass ships an update weekly, Bread Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switching Hourglass | Bread Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chisato Yoshida | Takahiro Hama |
In-app purchases
Switching Hourglass
- Switching Hourglass Full$1.99
Bread Timer
- ζι‘γγ©γ³$1.991 Month
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- γγ³γΏγ€γγΌεΉ΄ι‘$14.991 Year
- θ²·γεγγγ©γ³$11.99
- θ²·γεγγγ©γ³$24.99
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