Best Hourglass Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 250+ hourglass timer apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Hourglass Timer Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hourglass - Simple TimerHourglass - Simple TimerFree4.6★ (216)YesYesJul 2026
2Real HourglassReal HourglassFree5.0★ (1)YesYesJul 2026
3Sandy TimerSandy TimerFree4.5★ (6)NoYesJul 2026
4Countdown Timer Aqua HourglassCountdown Timer Aqua HourglassFree4.6★ (677)YesYesAug 2026
53D Hourglass Timer3D Hourglass TimerFree4.8★ (23)NoYesJul 2026
6Best Sand TimerBest Sand TimerFree4.2★ (18)NoNoMay 2026
7Little Timer Hatch CountdownLittle Timer Hatch CountdownFree4.5★ (10K)NoYesAug 2026
8hourglass alarm timerhourglass alarm timerFree5.0★ (3)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Hourglass Timer

Hourglass - Simple Timer#1

Hourglass - Simple Timer by Focaccia, Inc.

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
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.

Real Hourglass#2

Real Hourglass by akira ohmachi

An elegant hourglass timer
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
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.

Sandy Timer#3

Sandy Timer by Cesar Mejia Valero

The real sand timer
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Hourglass Timer apps to explore

4
Countdown Timer Aqua Hourglass
Countdown Timer Aqua Hourglass
Countdown Timer Aqua Hourglass
Liquid Visual Time, Focus Help
Free

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
(677)
free with in-app purchases
5
3D Hourglass Timer
3D Hourglass Timer
3D Hourglass Timer
A Moment of Luxury.
Free

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
(23)
free with in-app purchases
6
Best Sand Timer
Best Sand Timer
Best Sand Timer
Digital hourglass timer
Free

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)
🔧 Utilities
(18)
free
7
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Visual timer and reminder
Free

This app offers a fun, visual countdown timer designed for children. When the timer concludes, a surprise animated animal appears, making tasks engaging. It's ideal for managing routines, encouraging focus, and supporting children with special needs.

Visual countdown timerSurprise animated animal revealCustomizable sounds and visuals
📚 Education
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
8
hourglass alarm timer
hourglass alarm timer
hourglass alarm timer
It's a normal hourglass.
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free with in-app purchases
9
Hourglass - Sand Timer
Hourglass - Sand Timer
Hourglass - Sand Timer
A real hourglass timer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Pocket Hourglass Timer
Pocket Hourglass Timer
Pocket Hourglass Timer
Minimal Hourglass
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
Glass Timer
Glass Timer
Glass Timer
by Mesut Yilmaz
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
SandMoro - Heart at Ease Timer
SandMoro - Heart at Ease Timer
SandMoro - Heart at Ease Timer
Focus with the hourglass timer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer
Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer
Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer
Relaxing Hourglass Timer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Simple Focus Hourglass Timer
Simple Focus Hourglass Timer
Simple Focus Hourglass Timer
Simple focus timer with smart
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
15
Countdown Timer: Day Counter
Countdown Timer: Day Counter
Countdown Timer: Day Counter
Tracker of Time Until Event
Free

Track time remaining until important events or time elapsed since a past event. Receive notifications when a countdown expires. This app offers a simple, ad-free experience for managing your time.

Countdown timerCount-up timerEvent tracking
📊 Productivity
(922)
free
16
Hourglass The Sand Timer
Hourglass The Sand Timer
Hourglass The Sand Timer
A real hourglass in your hand
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
HourglassInteractive
HourglassInteractive
HourglassInteractive
Work-rest rhythm, simplified
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
📊 Productivity
(0)
18
Time Timer
Time Timer
Time Timer
Visual time management
Free

This app provides a visual representation of time passing, making it easier to manage tasks and routines. It's designed to be inclusive and flexible for various needs, from educational settings to personal productivity.

Iconic visual timer with disappearing diskInclusive design for various needsFlexible routine creation and sequencing
📚 Education
(14K)
freemium
19
Multiple Timer Countdown Alarm
Multiple Timer Countdown Alarm
Multiple Timer Countdown Alarm
Stopwatch Focus Interval Clock
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Hourglass 3D
Hourglass 3D
Hourglass 3D
by Christopher McDonald
Free

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
(1)
free

FAQ about Hourglass Timer

What are the best hourglass timer apps for iPhone?
Hourglass - Simple Timer tops our hourglass timer apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 216 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top hourglass timer apps we rank are free to download, including Hourglass - Simple Timer and Real Hourglass.
Hourglass - Simple Timer shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 250+ hourglass timer apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a simple and user-friendly digital hourglass. You can set your desired time duration and even pause the timer. It's designed to offer a soothing and comforting experience with its beautiful falling sand animation.
The app's main features include a user-friendly hourglass interface, the ability to set custom timer durations, and the functionality to pause and resume the timer. A key aspect is the soothing falling sand animation, which provides a comforting visual experience.

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