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24 alternatives to Hourglass

Interval workouts made simple ⏳

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Hourglass launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   My seven minute workout timer evening project▲760

   2013 · 7-min.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Interval Timer▲69

   A simple interval timer for interval training workouts

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Timed▲89

   Workout timer app for iPhone and Apple Watch

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Workout Timer▲76

   A simple, customizable workout timer

   2019 · workouttimer.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hourly Exercise▲88

   A simple, time-friendly app for working out/being healthy

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   7 Minute Workout▲405

   Scientific 7-minute workout app from the New York Times

   2014 · nytimes.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Focus Timer™️ Adjustable Hourglass▲113

   A minimalist productivity timer that enhances creative flow

   2022 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Timeglass▲96

   Multi-step & spoken timers for your workouts & cooking.

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   1 min workouts for people who sit all day▲153

   I am a software developer and in the last few months after recently becoming a father I was barely finding time for a proper workout. Recently I was reading about new research on Snack Exercises and how beneficial mini workouts of less than 2mins every so often, during the day are to our body. So, I decided to build an iOS App for me and others to help with this. The app generates a list of exercises that I need to tick to complete daily or loose my streak. The algorithm takes into account muscle groups and balancing the exercises to hit most main muscles. I also stayed going through all…

   2025 · shortreps.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Ladder Workout Timer▲60

    An app to help you workout more efficiently

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Hourglass▲211

    Dynamic Mac desktop

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Interval - Ultimate HIIT Timer▲94

    Easy, customizable, AI HIIT interval timer for workouts

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Amelia Timer▲219

    Simple, beautiful and completely free interval timer

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Sets Workout App▲112

    The easiest way to track your workouts

    2024 · setsworkout.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Gyminize▲175

    Tracking your workouts just got fun

    2018 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Take the Timer▲77

    Simple interval training timer

    2020 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    GymTimer▲69

    A gym timer for the Apple watch

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    WorkoutSesh▲141

    Free workout routines with interval timer

    2020 · forsale.godaddy.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    hourglass▲79

    A goal system that lives on your desk & on your phone 📱

    2020 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Interval Timer - HIIT & WOD Workouts▲15

    Your perfect companion for HIIT, Tabata & CrossFit WODs

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Round▲86

    The most colorful interval timer

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Smartbell Workouts▲78

    Your personal workout assistant

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Gym Rest Timer▲62

    Train effortlessly

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Hourglass▲79

    A clock that countdowns to your favorite events

    2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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