Timer and Stopwatch Alternatives

Timer and Stopwatch is described as 'Timer and stopwatch may be needed in an unexpected moment, but with this application you will never be alone with the problem' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Timer and Stopwatch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and Android apps. The best Timer and Stopwatch alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Timer and Stopwatch are SnapTimer, wnr, WatchMe and Free Countdown Timer.

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  1. Hourglass icon
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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.

    103 Hourglass alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to Timer and Stopwatch.

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

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceTimer and Stopwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic, Lightweight and CustomizableTimer and Stopwatch is not according to our users
  2. SnapTimer icon
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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.

    66 SnapTimer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. wnr icon
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    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    104 wnr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to Timer and Stopwatch.

    • wnr is Free and Open SourceTimer and Stopwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. WatchMe icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Create timers for gym, cooking, breathing or anything. Supports Apple Watch, Repeating timers, Siri support, voice countdowns and notifications.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Timer and Stopwatch.

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular commercial alternative to Timer and Stopwatch.

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is Paid and ProprietaryTimer and Stopwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Android stopwatch app in the Material You theme, designed for ease of use and best features

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • Compose Stopwatch is the most popular Android alternative to Timer and Stopwatch.

    • Compose Stopwatch is Free and Open SourceTimer and Stopwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. TimeLeft icon
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    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.

    53 TimeLeft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. vClock icon
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    Web based time tools including Alarms, Timers, Stopwatch, and World Clocks. vClock is customizable and has a clean user interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • vClock is the most popular Web-based alternative to Timer and Stopwatch.

    • vClock is Free and ProprietaryTimer and Stopwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
    • vClock is CustomizableTimer and Stopwatch is not according to our users
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