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Hourglass vs Catime: catalog facts
Hourglass	Catime
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, with no ads or in-app purchases.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Windows	Windows
Natural-language input for durations and target dates Multiple named timers with pause and resume	Under 1 MB with no dependencies Transparent overlay that does not block games or slides
Windows only Requires .NET Framework 4.8	Windows only Playful anime-styled presentation may not suit every workplace
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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