Hourglass AlternativesCountdown Timers & Time Tracking Tools 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, Countdown Timer Pro, SnapTimer and Micro Timer.

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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
     
  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)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  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
     
  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
     
  5. Micro Timer icon
     4 likes

    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)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. wnr icon
     11 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    wnr vs Hourglass Comments
    dasseeman
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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 !

    • wnr is Free and Open SourceHourglass is also Free and Open Source
    • wnr is a Time Tracking Hourglass is a Countdown Timer
  7. Horo icon
     6 likes

    The best free timer app for Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. MinuteTick icon
     3 likes

    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
     
  10. TIMEBOX icon
     1 like

    An advanced timer for professional meeting facilitators.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. WatchMe icon
     16 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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