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, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Hourglass alternative is Floating Timer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hourglass are Micro Timer, Countdown Timer Pro, wnr and SnapTimer.

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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.

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Hourglass alternatives page was last updated Apr 27, 2025
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  1. Floating Timer icon

    Floating Timer

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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.

    58 Floating Timer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Floating Timer screenshot 1
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    Floating Timer screenshot 3

    Floating Timer Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Timer
    5.  Stopwatch

    Floating Timer VS Hourglass

     

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

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

    • Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourceHourglass is Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    58 Micro Timer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Micro Timer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Micro Timer VS Hourglass

     
  4. Countdown Timer Pro icon

    Countdown Timer Pro

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    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.

    54 Countdown Timer Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Countdown Timer Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Timer
    6.  Multiple Timers
    7.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Countdown Timer Pro VS Hourglass

     

    • Countdown Timer Pro is the most popular Mac alternative to Hourglass.

    • Countdown Timer Pro is Free and ProprietaryHourglass is Free and Open Source
    • Countdown Timer Pro is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHourglass is not according to our users
  5. wnr icon

    wnr

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

    108 wnr alternatives

    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 Hourglass

     
    Comments about wnr as an Alternative to Hourglass
    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 !

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    • wnr is the most popular Windows alternative to Hourglass.

    • wnr is Free and Open SourceHourglass is also Free and Open Source
  6. 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.

    70 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 Hourglass

     
  7. 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.

    62 Second Clock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Second Clock screenshot 1

    Second Clock Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Second Clock VS Hourglass

     
  9. 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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Clock screenshot 1

    Clock Features

    1.  Stopwatch
    2.  Timer

    Clock VS Hourglass

     

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

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

    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.

    149 WatchMe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Multiple timers

    WatchMe Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Timer
    3.  Multiple Timers

    WatchMe VS Hourglass

     
  11. 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.

    39 Time Progress X alternatives

    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 Hourglass

     

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

    • Time Progress X is Paid and ProprietaryHourglass is Free and Open Source
    • Time Progress X is Privacy focused and LightweightHourglass is not according to our users
  12. 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 Hourglass

     
  13. Horo icon

    Horo

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    The best free timer app for Mac.

    84 Horo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Horo screenshot 1

    Horo Features

    1.  Timer

    Horo VS Hourglass

     
  14. 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.

    55 KTimer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • KDE
    KTimer screenshot 1

    KTimer VS Hourglass

     

    • KTimer is the most popular Linux alternative to Hourglass.

    • KTimer is Free and Open SourceHourglass is also Free and Open Source
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