Floating Timer AlternativesTime Tracking Tools & Countdown Timers like Floating Timer

Floating Timer is described as 'The Floating Timer app features both a countdown timer and stopwatch that will float on top of other running apps. This app is useful to time activities such as: Exam practice, gaming speed runs (speed-running), gaming boss fights, cooking' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Floating Timer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android apps. The best Floating Timer alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Floating Timer are Micro Timer, wnr, Second Clock and Clock.

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The Floating Timer app features both a countdown timer and stopwatch that will float on top of other running apps. This app is useful to time activities such as: Exam practice, gaming speed runs (speed-running), gaming boss...

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Floating Timer alternatives page was last updated Feb 23, 2024
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  1. Hourglass icon
    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.

    106 Hourglass alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Hourglass screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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

    Hourglass iconFloating Timer Icon

    Hourglass VS Floating Timer

    Is Hourglass a good alternative to Floating Timer?
     

    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to Floating Timer.

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

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceFloating Timer is Freemium and Open Source
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightFloating Timer is not according to our users
  2. Micro Timer icon
    Micro Timer icon

    Micro Timer

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    Micro Timer is a tiny, microwave-inspired timer app for Android. Instead of inventing yet another clever, pretty, tedious method of inputing time, Micro Timer uses the tried-and-true 10-key pad commonly found on microwave ovens.

    57 Micro Timer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Timer
    5.  Timer for tasks
    Micro Timer iconFloating Timer Icon

    Micro Timer VS Floating Timer

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    • Micro Timer is the most popular Android alternative to Floating Timer.

    • Micro Timer is Free and Open SourceFloating Timer is Freemium and Open Source
    • Micro Timer is Privacy focusedFloating Timer is not according to our users
  4. wnr icon
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    wnr

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

    109 wnr alternatives
    wnr screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    wnr VS Floating Timer

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    • wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to Floating Timer.

    • wnr is Free and Open SourceFloating Timer is Freemium and Open Source
  5. Second Clock icon
    Second Clock icon

    Second Clock

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    Second Clock is a software that allows for the display of a secondary clock in a different time zone on your menu bar. By pressing the Command key and dragging the menu bar item, users can easily adjust its position on the menu bar.

    60 Second Clock alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Second Clock Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar
    Second Clock iconFloating Timer Icon

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  6. Clock icon
    Clock icon

    Clock

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    Clock helps you manage your time on iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Check the current time anywhere with World Clock, make sure you wake up on time with Alarms, or keep track of passing time with Stopwatch and Timers.

    59 Clock alternatives
    Clock screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Clock Features

    1.  Stopwatch
    2.  Timer
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    Clock iconFloating Timer Icon

    Clock VS Floating Timer

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    • Clock is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Floating Timer.

    • Clock is Free and ProprietaryFloating Timer is Freemium and Open Source
  7. SnapTimer icon
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    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.

    72 SnapTimer alternatives
    SnapTimer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    SnapTimer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    The last update is from September 2020.

    SnapTimer iconFloating Timer Icon

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  9. WatchMe icon
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    WatchMe

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    WatchMe is a free (premium available) simple timer program to time a number of different tasks or events together or independently of each other.

    148 WatchMe alternatives
    Multiple timers

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WatchMe Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Timer
    3.  Multiple Timers
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    WatchMe iconFloating Timer Icon

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  10. Free Countdown Timer icon
    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
    Free Countdown Timer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Free Countdown Timer Features

    1.  Timer
    2.  Multiple Timers
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  11. Horo icon
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    Horo

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    The best free timer app for Mac.

    85 Horo alternatives
    Horo screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Horo Features

    1.  Timer
    Horo iconFloating Timer Icon

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  12. KTimer icon
    KTimer icon

    KTimer

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    It allows you to enter several tasks and to set a timer for each of them. The timers for each task can be started, stopped, changed, or looped.

    56 KTimer alternatives
    KTimer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • KDE
    KTimer iconFloating Timer Icon

    KTimer VS Floating Timer

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    • KTimer is the most popular Linux alternative to Floating Timer.

    • KTimer is Free and Open SourceFloating Timer is Freemium and Open Source
  13. Timer - Create Multiple Timers icon
    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.

    60 Timer - Create Multiple Timers alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Timer - Create Multiple Timers Features

    1.  Multiple Timers
    2.  Timer
    Timer - Create Multiple Timers iconFloating Timer Icon

    Timer - Create Multiple Timers VS Floating Timer

    Is this a good alternative to Floating Timer?
     

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular commercial alternative to Floating Timer.

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is Paid and ProprietaryFloating Timer is Freemium and Open Source
  14. Gestimer icon
    Gestimer icon

    Gestimer

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    Gestimer - For those little reminders during the day. Drag & drop to quickly create reminders with this beautifully designed menu bar app for your Mac.

    84 Gestimer alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Gestimer Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Timer
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    Gestimer iconFloating Timer Icon

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