SnapTimer Alternatives

SnapTimer is described as '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' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SnapTimer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best SnapTimer alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SnapTimer are wnr, WatchMe, KTimer and Horo.

SnapTimer

Free • Open Source

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Hourglass
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Free • Open Source
Windows
101 Hourglass alternatives
Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.
- - Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to SnapTimer.
- - Hourglass is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SnapTimer.
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Hourglass Features
1. LightweightHourglass consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Dark ModeHourglass supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Command line interfaceHourglass either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
4. PortableHourglass can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Timer
Minimalistic
Customizable
wnr
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Free • Open Source
Time Tracking Tool
Mac
Windows
101 wnr alternatives
Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.
- - wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to SnapTimer.
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wnr Features
1. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in wnr to stay focused and productive.
2. Distraction-freewnr has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Dark Modewnr supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Works Offlinewnr can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Timer
Loops
Automatic time tracking
WatchMe
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
139 WatchMe alternatives
WatchMe is a simple timer program that can be used to time a number of different tasks or events together or indepenedently of each other. You can easily name each timer and track information about what you are timing - a great solution for those who need to track their time for...
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WatchMe Features
1. PortableWatchMe can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Multiple Timers
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KTimer
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Free • Open Source
Linux
Snapcraft
49 KTimer alternatives
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.
- - KTimer is the most popular Linux alternative to SnapTimer.
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KTimer Features
Countdown
Horo
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
75 Horo alternatives
The best free timer app for Mac.
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Horo Features
Timer
Free Countdown Timer
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
61 Free Countdown Timer alternatives
Free Countdown Timer is a free, full-featured and user-friendly countdown timer for Windows
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Free Countdown Timer Features
Timer
Multiple Timers
CookTimer
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
35 CookTimer alternatives
CookTimer is a simple cross-platform countdown timer that helps when cooking, making tea or eggs. It also works for any other timing purpose such as working out. it was developed using wxWidgets and was tested on Windows and Linux.
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CookTimer Features
1. RemindersCookTimer allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
2. PortableCookTimer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Timer
Discontinued
No releases since 2012, and hosting site is available only through Internet Archive mirror.
Gestimer
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
74 Gestimer alternatives
Gestimer - For those little reminders during the day. Drag & drop to quickly create reminders with this beautifully designed menu bar app for your Mac.
- - Gestimer is the most popular commercial alternative to SnapTimer.
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Gestimer Features
1. RemindersGestimer allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
Timer
Smart Countdown Timer
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
57 Smart Countdown Timer alternatives
Smart Countdown Timer allows you to use natural language to set, modify and start a countdown on your Mac.
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Smart Countdown Timer Features
Timer
TTclock
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
76 TTclock alternatives
TTclock is a simple, compact alarm clock, countdown timer and stopwatch that can be minimized to the system tray. It has two display modes: pure clock and control panel.
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TTclock Features
1. PortableTTclock can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Stopwatch
Timey Lite
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Free • Proprietary
iPhone
iPad
5 Timey Lite alternatives
Timey is an extremely simple app to just do one thing and do it good: keeping track of your talking time and notifying you when time is up. Timey does this in three elegant colour schemes, of which the black-and-white mode is ideal for darker presentation rooms.
- - Timey Lite is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to SnapTimer.
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Timey Lite Features
Timer
Free Stopwatch
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
32 Free Stopwatch alternatives
Free Stopwatch is a free, full-featured and accurate flexible digital stopwatch software for Windows 10 and Windows 7.
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Free Stopwatch Features
1. PortableFree Stopwatch can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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Timer
Countdown