# FramePerfect Speedrun Timer vs Phantom Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Phantom Countdown at 4.6 against FramePerfect Speedrun Timer's 3.9. Phantom Countdown also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%). FramePerfect Speedrun Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FramePerfect Speedrun Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phantom Countdown sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phantom Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 276 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of FramePerfect Speedrun Timer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Phantom Countdown's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FramePerfect Speedrun Timer | Phantom Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameperfect-speedrun-timer/id1282372099/reviews) | **[4.6 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-countdown/id1549294840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 136 | **276** |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Futuretro Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/566957208) | [Matthew Sinex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549294842) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Phantom Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-countdown/id1549294840)

This free utility app helps fans of a popular JRPG series track upcoming events. Create and customize multiple countdowns, display them on your home screen with widgets, and choose from built-in or custom themes. Countdowns update daily, offering flexible tracking by date, number of days, or unknown dates.

**Highlights:** Multiple countdown creation, Home screen widgets, Customizable themes, Automatic daily updates, Flexible date tracking

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 1 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 25 Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level 50 Tip | $24.99 | one-time |
| Level 99 Tip | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Persona-themed countdown
- 👍 Customizable themes and colors
- 🎨 Stylish and visually appealing
- 📆 Helpful for tracking deadlines and events
- 🎮 Captures the Persona aesthetic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with widget functionality
- 🔧 Issues with changing themes and colors
- 🔒 Lack of transparency in background
- 📊 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Countdowns disappearing or not saving
- Widgets not displaying properly
- App freezing when changing notification settings
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add countdown to lock screen
- Integrate with calendar app
- Ability to set custom countdown sounds
- Automatic countdown rotation
- More detailed Persona-themed design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FramePerfect Speedrun Timer free?

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

### Is Phantom Countdown free?

Phantom Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FramePerfect Speedrun Timer or Phantom Countdown?

Phantom Countdown is rated higher. FramePerfect Speedrun Timer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Phantom Countdown averages 4.6 from 276 ratings.

### Do FramePerfect Speedrun Timer or Phantom Countdown have ads?

Neither FramePerfect Speedrun Timer nor Phantom Countdown shows ads.

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

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Phantom Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, FramePerfect Speedrun Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Phantom Countdown on October 6, 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.*