Best Sand Timer Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right sand timer apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Sand Timer Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hourglass - Simple TimerHourglass - Simple TimerFree4.6★ (216)YesYesAug 2026
2Hourglass - Sand TimerHourglass - Sand TimerFreeNoNoMay 2026
3Best Sand TimerBest Sand TimerFree4.2★ (18)NoNoAug 2026
4Sandy TimerSandy TimerFree4.5★ (6)NoYesJul 2026
5Magic Maze Sand TimerMagic Maze Sand TimerFreeNoNoMay 2026
6Magic Sand TimerMagic Sand TimerFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Hourglass The Sand TimerHourglass The Sand TimerFreeNoYesAug 2026
8Sand Timer - Countdown ClockSand Timer - Countdown ClockFree3.8★ (150)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Sand 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.

Best Sand Timer#3

Best Sand Timer by Serhii Simkovskyi

Digital hourglass timer
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.2😐(19 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Visually appealing sand timer
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Good for focus and visual timing
  • 👍 Customizable colors

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 No sound/alarm issues
  • 🐛 Alignment and graphics issues
  • 🐛 Maximum timer limit of 1 hour

More Sand Timer apps to explore

4
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
5
Magic Maze Sand Timer
Magic Maze Sand Timer
Magic Maze Sand Timer
by Megalopole SRL
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
6
Magic Sand Timer
Magic Sand Timer
Magic Sand Timer
Make brushing fun for kids!
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
7
Hourglass The Sand Timer
Hourglass The Sand Timer
Hourglass The Sand Timer
A real hourglass in your hand
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Sand Timer - Countdown Clock
Sand Timer - Countdown Clock
Sand Timer - Countdown Clock
Track Time with Ease
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(150)
free with in-app purchases
9
Sunadokei: Sand Timer
Sunadokei: Sand Timer
Sunadokei: Sand Timer
Tilt to flow, flip to start
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer
Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer
Minimal Hourglass - Sand Timer
Relaxing Hourglass Timer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Sand Clock: Manage Your Time
Sand Clock: Manage Your Time
Sand Clock: Manage Your Time
Manage time with sand clock
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
SandFlow: Focus Timer
SandFlow: Focus Timer
SandFlow: Focus Timer
Focus Timer & Deep Work
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
Super Simple Timer - No Ads
Super Simple Timer - No Ads
Super Simple Timer - No Ads
by International Systems Corporation
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Free

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

Multiple timers and stopwatchesMulti-step interval timersCustomizable timer segments
🔧 Utilities
(41K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Pretty Pink Timer
Pretty Pink Timer
Pretty Pink Timer
Cute task timer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
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
(28)
free with in-app purchases
17
Quieter Timer
Quieter Timer
Quieter Timer
Quiet or silent vibration-only
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Kids Timer - Visual Countdown
Kids Timer - Visual Countdown
Kids Timer - Visual Countdown
Ad-Free Fun Timers for Routine
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
easy timer-the simplest timer
easy timer-the simplest timer
easy timer-the simplest timer
One-tap simple timer
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
Timer Box Lite
Timer Box Lite
Timer Box Lite
by Jerome Lambert
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Sand Timer

What are the best sand timer apps for iPhone?
Hourglass - Simple Timer tops our sand timer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 216 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top sand timer apps we rank are free to download, including Hourglass - Simple Timer and Hourglass - Sand Timer.
Hourglass - Simple Timer shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ sand timer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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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