Hourglass
Simple countdown timer for Mac that sits in the menu bar. Quick and minimalist timer for Pomodoro sessions, breaks, and time-boxed tasks.
Last updated: 2026-03-17 15:16
Overview
Hourglass is a minimalist countdown timer app for macOS that lives in the menu bar. It provides quick, simple timers for Pomodoro sessions, breaks, or any time-boxed work without complex features or distractions.
Features
- Menu Bar Timer: Always visible countdown
- Quick Presets: Common timer durations
- Custom Timers: Set any duration
- Notifications: Alert when timer completes
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Start timers without mouse
- Multiple Timers: Run several simultaneously
- Minimal Interface: No unnecessary features
- Lightweight: Low system resource usage
Pricing
- Free and open source
- macOS only
- Available on GitHub
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