# Frame Timer vs FramePerfect Speedrun Timer

The clearest difference is price: FramePerfect Speedrun Timer at Free against Frame Timer's $0.99. FramePerfect Speedrun Timer also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (67% vs 43%). Frame Timer's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer is free to download; Frame Timer costs $0.99 up front. Frame Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FramePerfect Speedrun Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FramePerfect Speedrun Timer has 136 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Frame Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of FramePerfect Speedrun Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frame Timer | FramePerfect Speedrun Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-timer/id1023278352/reviews) | **[3.9 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameperfect-speedrun-timer/id1282372099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **67.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rybel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/847990414) | [Futuretro Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/566957208) |

## What reviewers say

### Frame Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-timer/id1023278352)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Analyze slow-motion videos frame by frame with precise timestamps up to 1/100th of a second. View audio waveforms and use keyframes to automatically calculate event durations for detailed timing.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame analysis, 1/100th second timestamp accuracy, Slow-motion video support, Audio waveform visualization, Automatic event duration calculation, Keyframe functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### FramePerfect Speedrun Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameperfect-speedrun-timer/id1282372099)

This app provides a professional tool for timing and splitting speedruns with frame-perfect accuracy. It offers an intuitive interface, ad-free experience, and advanced features like importing runs and selecting games from Speedrun.com. Unlock the Pro version for unlimited categories and custom icons.

**Highlights:** Frame-perfect timing, Large split button, Ad-free experience, Skip and unsplit functionality, Import/export runs, Speedrun.com integration, Custom icons (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface and setup
- ⏱️ Accurate timing for speedruns
- 💰 Affordable premium version ($2)
- 🎮 Works well for mobile speedrunning
- 📱 Convenient mobile alternative to LiveSplit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Limited to one game/category without premium
- 🐛 Timer resets when app is backgrounded
- 🐛 Saves don't persist after pausing long-term
- 🐛 Split names randomly delete themselves
- 🐛 Save button doesn't work reliably

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets when app is backgrounded or paused
- Split names randomly delete or change
- Save button fails to save split times or names
- Only saves one change when multiple edits attempted
- App crashes or force-closes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Multiple categories/games in free version
- Picture-in-picture or overlay mode for timer
- Voice/microphone support for splitting
- Segment times displayed on main screen
- Ability to pause and resume runs across sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frame Timer free?

Frame Timer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is FramePerfect Speedrun Timer free?

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Frame Timer or FramePerfect Speedrun Timer?

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer is rated higher. Frame Timer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FramePerfect Speedrun Timer averages 3.9 from 136 ratings.

### Do Frame Timer or FramePerfect Speedrun Timer have ads?

Neither Frame Timer nor FramePerfect Speedrun Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Frame Timer or FramePerfect Speedrun Timer?

Frame Timer ships an update every 2 months, and FramePerfect Speedrun Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Frame Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and FramePerfect Speedrun Timer on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*