Timer Applet AlternativesCountdown Timers and other similar apps like Timer Applet

Timer Applet is described as 'Countdown timer applet for the GNOME panel' and is a Countdown Timer. There are more than 10 alternatives to Timer Applet for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and F-Droid apps. The best Timer Applet alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Timer Applet are SnapTimer, wnr, Compose Stopwatch and TimeLeft.

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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 Applet.

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

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceTimer Applet is also Free and Open Source
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic, Lightweight and CustomizableTimer Applet 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 Applet.

    • wnr is Free and Open SourceTimer Applet is also Free and Open Source
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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 Applet.

    • Compose Stopwatch is Free and Open SourceTimer Applet is also Free and Open Source
  5. 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
     
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    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.

    66 XNote Stopwatch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • XNote Stopwatch is the most popular commercial alternative to Timer Applet.

    • XNote Stopwatch is Paid and ProprietaryTimer Applet is Free and Open Source
  8. Stopwatch icon
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    A Java countdown timer and stopwatch. Features a fullscreen and a resizable window mode. All actions are available on the popup menu or as keyboard shortcuts.

    Supports sound clip types of AIFF, AU, WAV and MIDI (uses the Java Sound engine).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Java
     
    • Stopwatch is the most popular Linux alternative to Timer Applet.

    • Stopwatch is Free and Open SourceTimer Applet is also Free and Open Source
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    Timer and stopwatch may be needed in an unexpected moment, but with this application you will never be alone with the problem.

    43 Timer and Stopwatch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Timer and Stopwatch is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Timer Applet.

    • Timer and Stopwatch is Freemium and ProprietaryTimer Applet is Free and Open Source
  10. Cuppa icon
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    Tired of leaving your tea too long, to become bitter and cold, or drinking it too soon and not appreciating its full potential? Then this utility is for you!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
     
    • Cuppa is the most popular iPhone alternative to Timer Applet.

    • Cuppa is Free and Open SourceTimer Applet is also Free and Open Source
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    Imagine a world where people call back in a timely fashion. Your hot dates are never late for dinner. You never miss your next intergalactic flight. You never late for work because you never oversleep.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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    EyeProtectorPro is eye care/RSI prevention, stretch break reminder software, ergonomic break reminder software, computer rest reminder, stress buster ergonomic. It reminds you to take breaks while you work on your PC and can protect your eyes from damage caused by long hours of...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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