# Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer vs Hourglass

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer and Hourglass both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's written reviews are positive against 30% of Hourglass's. Hourglass's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Hourglass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer against 4.6 for Hourglass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 216 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's written reviews are positive against 30% of Hourglass's.

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, Hourglass weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer | Hourglass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174/reviews)** | [4.6 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-simple-timer/id6449443481/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 216 |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571526603) | [Focaccia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689143851) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174)

This app offers a simple, one-tap timer for various activities like focus, study, and workouts. It displays finish times, works in the background with notifications, and supports vibration for silent mode. An upgrade option removes ads and adds lock screen countdowns and custom sounds.

**Highlights:** One-tap start, Finish times displayed, Background notifications, Vibration for silent mode, Easy repeat function, Battery friendly operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ListTime One Weeek | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| ListTimer Plus | $2.49 | per month |
| ListTimer Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| ListTimer Plus | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⏱️ Seconds display feature (unlike Apple's native timer)
- 🔇 True silent/vibration-only alert option
- 🎯 Multiple simultaneous timers capability
- ✅ Highly reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm doesn't always trigger when app is closed
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🔊 Ad sounds play despite silent timer setting
- ⚙️ Awkward repeat function toggle in settings
- 📱 Requires app to remain open for vibration alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm fails to trigger when app is closed or locked
- Vibration doesn't work reliably in background
- App fails to download (stuck on iCloud icon)
- Notification bar alert insufficient to wake users
- Inconsistent vibration performance in some scenarios

**Requested features**

- 12-hour time format option for end-time display
- Independent alarm volume control (separate from phone volume)
- Simpler repeat function toggle (zero repeat option in settings)
- Text/description field to note what timer is for
- Interval repetition with alerts


### Hourglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-simple-timer/id6449443481)

This app offers a simple and user-friendly hourglass experience. Set your desired time, pause it as needed, and enjoy the soothing visual of falling sand. It's designed for moments of calm and focused time management.

**Highlights:** User-friendly hourglass interface, Set custom timer durations, Pause and resume timer, Soothing falling sand animation, Comforting visual experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Hourglass Timer Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer free?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hourglass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Hourglass?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is rated higher. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Hourglass averages 4.6 from 216 ratings.

### Do Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Hourglass have ads?

Both Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer and Hourglass show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Hourglass?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, and Hourglass weekly. Most recently, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hourglass on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*