Best Hourglass App

201+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good hourglass app. We benchmark 201+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Hourglass App (June 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Hourglass Time	Free	4.6★ (795)	No	No	Sep 2026
2	Hourglass - Simple Timer	Free	4.6★ (216)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
3	Real Hourglass	Free	5.0★ (1)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
4	3D Hourglass Timer	Free	4.7★ (28)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Hourglass 3D	Free	1.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
6	Visual Countdown Timer Liquid	Free	4.6★ (691)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
7	hourglass alarm timer	Free	5.0★ (4)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
8	Pocket Hourglass Timer	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Hourglass App

#1

Hourglass Time by Congregation Software Foundation

For Congregations

Editor's Choice

📊 Productivity

4.6😊(795 ratings)

Free

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Manage congregation assignments and schedules, submit field service reports, and receive important notifications. Requires an invitation from your Congregation Secretary to get started.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Convenient for publishers
🚀 Helpful for secretaries
🚀 Saves time and effort
🚀 Improves reporting
🚀 Keeps congregation organized

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches
🔍 Difficult to find support
🔍 Lack of documentation
🔍 Confusing setup process
🔍 Limited functionality

#2

Hourglass - Simple Timer by Focaccia, Inc.

Strong Contender

4.6(216 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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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.

#3

Real Hourglass by akira ohmachi

An elegant hourglass timer

Worth Considering

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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A minimalist sand timer app that offers a realistic hourglass animation for focus, relaxation, and time management. It's designed to provide a distraction-free experience for various daily activities.

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3D Hourglass Timer

3D Hourglass Timer

3D Hourglass Timer

A Moment of Luxury.

Experience a moment of luxury and tranquility with a beautifully designed app featuring 3D hourglasses. Enhance meditation, relaxation, and focus with customizable timers, soothing sounds, and calming music.

Beautifully designed 3D hourglasses360° sand flow visualizationTimer from 1 to 180 minutes

💪 Health & Fitness

free with in-app purchases

by Christopher McDonald

Experience a visually stunning 3D hourglass that functions as both a precise timer and a freeform creative canvas. Watch sand cascade gracefully, offering a meditative atmosphere for productivity or relaxation.

3D visual hourglass displayPrecise countdown timerFreeform creative mode

🎬 Entertainment

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

Hourglass for Focus Deep Study

This app offers a visually engaging countdown timer with customizable options. It helps users stay focused for tasks like studying or cooking, and can also be used as an educational tool for children to learn about time management. Features include interval and serial countdowns, soft alarms, and Siri integration.

Visual countdown timerCustomizable colors and fontsInterval and serial countdowns

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

hourglass alarm timer

hourglass alarm timer

hourglass alarm timer

It's a normal hourglass.

This app simulates a customizable hourglass for various uses, from time management and study focus to meditation and interior decoration. It allows personalization of sand and hourglass appearance, offers background timer functionality with notifications, and supports saving multiple set times.

Customizable sand and hourglass appearanceBackground timer with notificationsSave multiple set times

free with in-app purchases

Pocket Hourglass Timer

Pocket Hourglass Timer

Pocket Hourglass Timer

Minimal Hourglass

Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer

Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer

Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer

Relaxing Hourglass Timer

Best Sand Timer

Best Sand Timer

Best Sand Timer

Digital hourglass timer

A digital hourglass timer that visually represents the passage of time. It's designed to be kid-friendly, offers customizable alarm sounds, and allows users to personalize the timer's color. This universal app provides a stylish way to manage tasks and stay notified.

Digital hourglass visualizationKid-friendly time perceptionCustomizable alarm sounds (16 options)

Hourglass - Sand Timer

Hourglass - Sand Timer

Hourglass - Sand Timer

A real hourglass timer

by Keietsu Yasuhara

This app simulates a realistic hourglass with customizable timer durations. Users can flip the hourglass by swiping or rotating their device. It offers optional sound alerts and automatic rotation upon completion.

Realistic hourglass simulation1, 3, and 6-minute timersSwipe to flip hourglass

Game Time: Hourglass

Game Time: Hourglass

Game Time: Hourglass

by Geoffrey Brandt

This utility app serves as a digital hourglass for board games and other timing needs. It offers pre-set timers and allows users to save custom durations for various games. The app is designed to replace physical hourglasses and enhance the gaming experience.

Digital hourglass functionalityPreprogrammed timer durationsSave custom timer settings

HourglassInteractive

HourglassInteractive

HourglassInteractive

Work-rest rhythm, simplified

📊 Productivity

The real sand timer

Simulates a real sand timer using your device's orientation. Simply flip your phone to start the countdown. Tap the screen to adjust timer settings.

Realistic sand timer simulationDevice orientation controlTap to change settings

free with in-app purchases

App for Jehovah's Witnesses

Manage your ministry schedule and track bible reading goals. Features include iCloud syncing, reporting tools, and a built-in timer. Personalize your experience with theme options and map integration.

iCloud syncing and sharingMinistry goals and trackingBible reading schedule

free with in-app purchases

Workout for Women: Fit at Home

Workout for Women: Fit at Home

Workout for Women: Fit at Home

Home Workout: Yoga & Fitness

Achieve your fitness goals with a personalized home workout program designed for women. Tone your body, burn fat, and lose weight with quick, effective routines and video guidance. No equipment is needed, making it easy to get fit anytime, anywhere.

Home workouts for womenWeight loss and fat burningNo equipment needed

💪 Health & Fitness

Sand Timer - Countdown Clock

Sand Timer - Countdown Clock

Sand Timer - Countdown Clock

Track Time with Ease

This app provides a visually engaging and intuitive way to track time with realistic sand flow animations. It's perfect for various activities like studying, workouts, or cooking, offering customizable themes and sound alerts to keep you on track.

Realistic sand flow animationAdjustable timer settingsMultiple timers management

free with in-app purchases

Hourglass - See how much you time you spend on activities compared with others

Hourglass - See how much you time you spend on activities compared with others

Hourglass - See how much you time you spend on activities compared with others

Track your time spent on various activities and compare your usage patterns with averages from other users. Gain deeper insights into your daily habits and understand where your time goes.

Track time spent on activitiesCompare usage with othersGain activity insights

🎬 Entertainment

Body Editor: Slim & Skinny

Body Editor: Slim & Skinny

Body Editor: Slim & Skinny

Abs，Muscle，Face，Reshape &Edit

Transform your appearance in photos with a suite of editing tools. Achieve a slimmer waist, longer legs, and defined abs. Enhance your look with makeup and hair color changes.

Body reshapingWaist, leg, and hip enhancementAbs definition

🎨 Graphics & Design

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Hourglass App

What is the best hourglass app for iPhone?

Hourglass Time tops our hourglass app ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 795 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free hourglass app for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top hourglass app we rank are free to download, including Hourglass Time and Hourglass - Simple Timer.

Does Hourglass Time have ads or in-app purchases?

Hourglass Time has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.

How many hourglass app are on the App Store?

We track 201+ hourglass app on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What does Hourglass Time do?

Hourglass Time allows users to view their congregation assignments and schedules. It also enables users to enter their field service reports and receive important notifications and reminders.

How do I start using Hourglass Time?

To begin using the app, you will need an invitation from your Congregation Secretary. Once you receive the invitation email, open it on your device and accept the invitation to gain access.