Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.


Smart Sloth is described as 'Uses the concept of timeboxing, which is to allocate a set amount of time to each task, therefore, creating a deadline which can increase the productivity of the user' and is a Countdown Timer in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Smart Sloth for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Web-based apps. The best Smart Sloth alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Smart Sloth are SnapTimer, wnr, Free Countdown Timer and Compose Stopwatch.
Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.


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.






Free Countdown Timer is a free, full-featured and user-friendly countdown timer for Windows




Android stopwatch app in the Material You theme, designed for ease of use and best features




TimeLeft is a versatile desktop utility - it can be used as a countdown clock, reminder, clock, alarm clock, tray clock, stopwatch, timer, sticker, auction watch, work days/hours countdown clock and time synchronization utility. TimeLeft uses Winamp skins to show digits and text.

Mini Stopwatch is a minimalist stopwatch app designed for simplicity and efficiency. It sits conveniently in your macOS menu bar, providing quick access with just a click. Start and stop the timer with a single click, and reset it with a double-click.




Smart Countdown Timer allows you to use natural language to set, modify and start a countdown on your Mac.



DS Clock is a FREE digital desktop clock that displays variable date and time information built from the format string.

XNote Stopwatch is a versatile and flexible multifunctional digital stopwatch / countdown timer / clock software for PC. Helpful for timekeepers at sport competitions, time tracking of work, or even as a metronome.




LClock is a very simple program that makes the Windows' clock look like a Windows Longhorn Clock. It also comes with a simple popup calendar with reminder feature.

