Hourglass AlternativesTime Tracking Tools & Countdown Timers like Hourglass

Hourglass is described as 'The most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter' and is a popular Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Hourglass for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and iPad apps. The best Hourglass alternative is Pomatez, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hourglass are Floating Timer, Micro Timer, Countdown Timer Pro and MinuteTick.

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  1. Pomatez icon
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    Pomatez is a multi-platform desktop application designed for individuals who utilize the Pomodoro technique. The application offers a range of features that can be customized according to user preference, including the ability to modify the default Pomodoro configuration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Pomatez is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Hourglass.

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

    • Pomatez is Free and Open SourceHourglass is also Free and Open Source
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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 fights, cooking.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • Floating Timer is the most popular Android alternative to Hourglass.

    • Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourceHourglass is Free and Open Source
  3. Micro Timer icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  4. MinuteTick icon
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    MinuteTick helps you stay on track by letting you set notifications for specific minutes of each hour.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • MinuteTick is the most popular commercial alternative to Hourglass.

    • MinuteTick is Paid and ProprietaryHourglass is Free and Open Source
    • MinuteTick is Privacy focusedHourglass is not according to our users
  5. SnapTimer icon
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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.

    66 SnapTimer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  6. wnr icon
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    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    104 wnr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    I was looking for an Hourglass alternative , I found one and add here. Custom sound is not yet set but anyway, its UI worth it !

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    • wnr is Free and Open SourceHourglass is also Free and Open Source
  7. Horo icon
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    The best free timer app for Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Gestimer icon
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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.

    78 Gestimer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Clock icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Clock is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Hourglass.

    • Clock is Free and ProprietaryHourglass is Free and Open Source
  10. Second Clock icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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