iClock Alternatives

Apps similar to iClock include TickTick, which has a free version. Other options are Stretchly, Hourglass, MinuteTick and Floating Timer. Countdown Timers like iClock are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android.

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  1. TickTick icon
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    Organize tasks with lists, tags, and priorities. Share task lists with others, attach files, and set up to 5 reminders per task. Use checklist, note-taking, and Pomodoro timer features for productivity.

    458 TickTick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  2. Stretchly icon
     171 likes

    Open source, cross-platform app for scheduling microbreaks and longer breaks while working at the computer, offering user-friendly interval and duration customization, strict mode, color schemes, sound alerts, pause, skip, restart options, and system tray access.

    90 Stretchly alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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  3. Hourglass icon
     60 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. 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
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  5. 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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  6. 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)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  7. 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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  8. 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.

    70 SnapTimer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  9. DeskMinder icon
     4 likes

    Create instant desktop pop-up reminders with one click, featuring full-screen alerts, Apple Reminders sync for iOS devices, widget flexibility, light or dark themes, and customizable placement—no complex calendars, ideal for urgent tasks and attention support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Monitor time progress effortlessly without leaving your workflow. Perfect for developers, designers, and productivity seekers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. TomatoTimer icon
     11 likes

    TomatoTimer is an easy to use, flexible Pomodoro Technique timer. It was inspired by Tomatoi.st and it uses jQuery and HTML5 features like Desktop Notifications, Audio API and Local Storage instead of relying on Adobe Flash and other such technologies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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