# Frame Rate — DVR Storage Calculator

> Calculate DVR storage needs and footage retention time for video surveillance systems. (iPhone/iPad app by Farren Domenici.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-rate/id1317609795 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Farren Domenici](https://appshunter.io/developer/583666476)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-rate/id1317609795/reviews.md

## What is Frame Rate?

Calculate the storage needed for your DVR or calculate the amount of footage time your DVR will hold.

This easy to use tool calculates the estimated video storage needed based on different codecs, qualities, resolutions, frames per second, motion percentage, quantity of cameras, and the amount of time to hold onto data measured in days. You can also calculate the amount of time in days or even years a system will archive before the oldest data is overwritten.

Currently uses the following codecs:

-H.264
-H.265 (full version only)
-MPEG4
-MJPEG

Currently uses the following resolutions:

-352x240 (1CIF)
-704x240 (2CIF)
-704x480 (4CIF)
-1280x720 (720p)
-1280x1024 (1.3MP)
-1600x1200 (2MP)
-1920x1080 (1080p)
-2048x1536 (3MP)
-2288x1712 (4MP)
-2560x1920 (5MP)
-3840x2160 (UHD)

Measures data in kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, or petabytes to the nearest 1/100th.

Full Version Includes:

-No Ads
-H.265 Codec
-Days Calculator
-Ability to have up to 6 groups of cameras for calculating small systems

Compatibility: All iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch types and generations with a minimum iOS version of 12.0

Found a bug? Something not working? Have a suggestion? Feel free to contact me via email: farren@phoxlocks.com

## Key features

- Storage estimation for DVRs
- Footage time calculation
- Supports multiple codecs (H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG)
- Configurable resolutions and frame rates
- Motion percentage input
- Camera quantity input

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frame Rate Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-rate/id1317609795/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simply but clever

*2017-12-21*

Love this app. For me been able to calculate the fps, codec and video quality to determine the amount of storage needed on a security camera recorder it's very important. I am surprised that it's free, many thanks to the developer!

## Frequently asked questions about Frame Rate

### What is Frame Rate used for?

Frame Rate is a utility app designed to help users calculate the estimated video storage space needed for their DVR systems. It also allows for the calculation of how much footage time a given storage capacity will hold.

### What codecs does Frame Rate support?

The free version of Frame Rate supports H.264, MPEG4, and MJPEG codecs. The full version unlocks support for the H.265 codec.

### What resolutions can Frame Rate calculate for?

Frame Rate supports a wide range of resolutions, from 352x240 (1CIF) up to 3840x2160 (UHD). This includes common resolutions like 720p and 1080p.

### How accurate are the storage calculations?

The app calculates storage needs based on various factors including codec, quality, resolution, frames per second, motion percentage, camera quantity, and retention time, aiming for precise estimations.

### What are the benefits of the full version of Frame Rate?

The full version of Frame Rate removes advertisements, adds support for the H.265 codec, includes a days calculator, and allows for the calculation of up to 6 groups of cameras.

### What devices is Frame Rate compatible with?

Frame Rate is compatible with all iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch types and generations, requiring a minimum iOS version of 12.0.

### Does Frame Rate have ads?

Yes, the free version of Frame Rate contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by purchasing the full version of the app.

### How often is Frame Rate updated?

The latest version of Frame Rate is 1.4.3, which was last updated on March 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-03-17

-Under the hood repairs

### 1.4.2 — 2022-03-06

---Note: This update requires a minimum version of iOS 14.0---

-Under the hood service to maintain a healthy running app

### 1.4.1 — 2021-05-04

---Note: This update requires a minimum version of iOS 12.0---

-Added support for App Tracking Transparency. This only applies to the free version due to ads.

### 1.4 — 2020-05-01

-Under the hood service to maintain a healthy running app

### 1.3 — 2020-04-02

-Added Days Calculator. Now you can calculate the amount of time footage will be archived for the specified storage capacity.

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