Best Real Hourglass Apps

8+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
7 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best real hourglass apps on iPhone average 3.8★ across 8+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Compare top Real Hourglass Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Real HourglassReal HourglassFree5.0★ (1)YesYesJul 2026
2Hourglass - Sand TimerHourglass - Sand TimerFreeNoNoMay 2026
33D Hourglass Timer3D Hourglass TimerFree4.8★ (23)NoYesJul 2026
4Hourglass 3DHourglass 3DFree1.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5Sandy TimerSandy TimerFree4.5★ (6)NoYesJul 2026
6Hourglass: Productivity TimerHourglass: Productivity TimerFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7Sandglass3Sandglass3Free2.7★ (11)YesNoMay 2026
8Gravity Ball TimerGravity Ball Timer$0.99NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Real Hourglass

Real Hourglass#1

Real Hourglass by akira ohmachi

An elegant hourglass timer
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

3D Hourglass Timer#3

3D Hourglass Timer by Kyohei Hosono

A Moment of Luxury.
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8(23 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Real Hourglass apps to explore

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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
5
Sandy Timer
Sandy Timer
Sandy Timer
The real sand timer
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free with in-app purchases
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Hourglass: Productivity Timer
Hourglass: Productivity Timer
Hourglass: Productivity Timer
Track real focus time
Free

This app automatically tracks your productive time by monitoring how your phone is oriented. Place your device face down to enter focus mode and flip it over to log distraction time, providing clear data on your work habits without manual input.

Automatic focus time trackingDistraction time monitoringPhone orientation detection
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
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Sandglass3
Sandglass3
Sandglass3
by Keietsu Yasuhara
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(11)
ad-supported
8
Gravity Ball Timer
Gravity Ball Timer
Gravity Ball Timer
Gravity-based hourglass
$0.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Real Hourglass

What are the best real hourglass apps for iPhone?
Real Hourglass tops our real hourglass apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 7 of the top real hourglass apps we rank are free to download, including Real Hourglass and Hourglass - Sand Timer.
Real Hourglass shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 8+ real hourglass apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Real Hourglass is a minimalist sand timer app designed for focus sessions, meditation, cooking, studying, and managing daily routines with a realistic hourglass animation.
Real Hourglass is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.