Dial Alternatives

Dial is described as 'Quick & beautiful macOS timer' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Dial for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Dial alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dial are wnr, SnapTimer, Time Progress X and Free Countdown Timer.

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Quick & beautiful macOS timer.

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Dial alternatives page was last updated Jul 8, 2025
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  1. Hourglass icon

    Hourglass

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    Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.

    105 Hourglass alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Hourglass screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2021. You can check this active fork: https://github.com/i2van/hourglass

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Command line interface

    Hourglass VS Dial

     

    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to Dial.

    • Hourglass is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dial.

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceDial is Paid and Proprietary
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightDial is not according to our users
  2. wnr icon

    wnr

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    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    wnr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Timer
    5.  Loops
    6.  Automatic time tracking

    wnr VS Dial

     

    • wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to Dial.

    • wnr is Free and Open SourceDial is Paid and Proprietary
  4. SnapTimer icon

    SnapTimer

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    All the timers I tested were too complex for my taste. I decided to write one that was dead simple, so you could run it, type in a time and hit enter. The aim of SnapTimer is to get out of the way and help you be productive.

    69 SnapTimer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    SnapTimer screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from September 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Timer
    4.  Sits in the System Tray
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Countdown widget

    SnapTimer VS Dial

     
  5. Time Progress X icon

    Time Progress X

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    Monitor time progress effortlessly without leaving your workflow. Perfect for developers, designers, and productivity seekers.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Time Progress X screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Time Progress X VS Dial

     

    • Time Progress X is the most popular commercial alternative to Dial.

    • Time Progress X is Paid and ProprietaryDial is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Time Progress X is Privacy focused and LightweightDial is not according to our users
  6. Free Countdown Timer icon

    Free Countdown Timer

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    Free Countdown Timer is a free, full-featured and user-friendly countdown timer for Windows

    72 Free Countdown Timer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Free Countdown Timer screenshot 1

    Free Countdown Timer Features

    1.  Timer
    2.  Multiple Timers

    Free Countdown Timer VS Dial

     
  7. Timer - Create Multiple Timers icon

    Timer - Create Multiple Timers

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    Create timers for gym, cooking, breathing or anything. Supports Apple Watch, Repeating timers, Siri support, voice countdowns and notifications.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Timer - Create Multiple Timers screenshot 1
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    Timer - Create Multiple Timers Features

    1.  Multiple Timers
    2.  Timer

    Timer - Create Multiple Timers VS Dial

     

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Dial.

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is Paid and ProprietaryDial is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. Compose Stopwatch icon

    Compose Stopwatch

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    Android stopwatch app in the Material You theme, designed for ease of use and best features

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • KZ flagKazakhstan

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Compose Stopwatch screenshot 1
    Compose Stopwatch screenshot 2
    Compose Stopwatch screenshot 3

    Compose Stopwatch Features

    1.  Stopwatch

    Compose Stopwatch VS Dial

     

    • Compose Stopwatch is the most popular Android alternative to Dial.

    • Compose Stopwatch is Free and Open SourceDial is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Smart Countdown Timer icon

    Smart Countdown Timer

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    Smart Countdown Timer allows you to use natural language to set, modify and start a countdown on your Mac.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Smart Countdown Timer screenshot 1

    Smart Countdown Timer Features

    1.  Timer

    Smart Countdown Timer VS Dial

     
  11. vClock icon

    vClock

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    Web based time tools including Alarms, Timers, Stopwatch, and World Clocks. vClock is customizable and has a clean user interface.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Stopwatch
    3.  Timer

    vClock VS Dial

     

    • vClock is the most popular Web-based alternative to Dial.

    • vClock is Free and ProprietaryDial is Paid and Proprietary
  12. TimeLeft icon

    TimeLeft

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    TimeLeft is a versatile desktop utility - it can be used as a countdown clock, reminder, clock, alarm clock, tray clock, stopwatch, timer, sticker, auction watch, work days/hours countdown clock and time synchronization utility. TimeLeft uses Winamp skins to show digits and text.

    53 TimeLeft alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TimeLeft screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Stopwatch
    3.  Timer

    TimeLeft VS Dial

     
  13. XNote Stopwatch icon

    XNote Stopwatch

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    XNote Stopwatch is a versatile and flexible multifunctional digital stopwatch / countdown timer / clock software for PC. Helpful for timekeepers at sport competitions, time tracking of work, or even as a metronome.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    XNote Stopwatch Features

    1.  Timer
    2.  Stopwatch

    XNote Stopwatch VS Dial

     
  14. LClock icon

    LClock

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    LClock is a very simple program that makes the Windows' clock look like a Windows Longhorn Clock. It also comes with a simple popup calendar with reminder feature.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LClock screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version was released on September 19, 2004, but it can be still downloaded from Download.com

    LClock Features

    1.  Reminders

    LClock VS Dial

     
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