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


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.
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.






WatchMe is a free (premium available) simple timer program to time a number of different tasks or events together or independently of each other.


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




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




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.

Transform your Mac's menu bar into an intuitive, gesture-controlled timer with Stretch It!


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.



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