Hourglass AlternativesCountdown Timers & Time Tracking Tools like Hourglass

Hourglass has been discontinued. Similar apps include Pomatez, which is free and open source. Other options are Floating Timer, Countdown Timer Pro, SnapTimer and Micro Timer. You're spoiled for choice with Countdown Timers like Hourglass: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and iPad.

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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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. 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
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  3. Create highly customizable countdown timer overlays with ease. It's the perfect tool for work sessions, focus sprints, event timing, or simply keeping track of time visually.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. SnapTimer icon
     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  5. 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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. Gestimer icon
     5 likes

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

    79 Gestimer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. wnr icon
     11 likes

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

    107 wnr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. WatchMe icon
     17 likes

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

    160 WatchMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. A combination of alarm clock, world clock, timer, and stopwatch. Set alarms and reminders, check times around the world, and time your activities, including laps and splits.

    58 Windows Alarms & Clock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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