Comparison

Animator’s Reference Counter vs Frame by Frame Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Animator’s Reference Counter

This utility helps animators precisely time keyframes and tween frames during animation planning. It provides essential tools for managing animation timing and flow.

Highlights
  • Keyframe timing
  • Tween frame planning
  • Animation workflow tool
  • Timing management
Features
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Animator's Reference Counter (or ARC) is a tool to help animators time keyframes and tween frames when planning an animation.

About

Frame by Frame Player

This app offers precise video playback, allowing users to step through videos frame by frame with audio. It includes annotation tools and the ability to export individual frames or annotated frames. Ideal for detailed video analysis and animation workflows.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame playback with audio
  • Adjustable playback range
  • Annotation tools (brush, text)
  • Single frame export
  • Annotated frame export
  • MP4, MOV, AVI, GIF support
Features
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Frame Player is your solution for precision video playback, annotation, and exporting, making it perfect for animators and anyone keen on detailed video analysis. LIMITATION: Due to hardware constraints, Hash#player currently supports media under 2 minutes. VIDEO PLAYER Format Support: MP4, MOV, AVI, GIF Playback Controls: Play, Pause, Loop Frame-by-Frame Stepping: With Audio Adjustable Playback Range Volume, Frame Display, Pan & Zoom ANNOTATION Brush, Text and Eraser Tools Undo and Redo Toggle Drawing Visibility EXPORTING Single Frame Export Single Frame with Annotation See through the video with Frame Player - download now and enhance your animation and video analysis experience. --------------- Subscription Details: 1-Month Plan: $0.99 6-Month Plan: $3.99 12-Month Plan: $7.99 All subscriptions include a 3-day free trial The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can manage your subscription at the App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://kee-frame.web.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kee-frame.web.app/privacy-policy --------------- Have any questions? Contact somfan2001@gmail.com

Screenshots

Animator’s Reference Counter1 screens
Frame by Frame Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Animator’s Reference Counter at 100% against Frame by Frame Player's 0%. Animator’s Reference Counter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Frame by Frame Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Animator’s Reference Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Animator’s Reference Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Animator’s Reference Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Frame by Frame Player's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Animator’s Reference Counter versus Frame by Frame Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimator’s Reference CounterFrame by Frame Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequency—Every 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew JamesTuan Anh Nguyen

Customer experience

Animator’s Reference Counter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Frame by Frame Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Animator’s Reference Counter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Frame by Frame Player

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - 1 Month3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 6 Months3 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • Premium - 1 Year$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Animator’s Reference Counter free?
Animator’s Reference Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frame by Frame Player free?
Frame by Frame Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Animator’s Reference Counter or Frame by Frame Player?
Animator’s Reference Counter is rated higher. Animator’s Reference Counter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Frame by Frame Player averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Animator’s Reference Counter or Frame by Frame Player have ads?
Neither Animator’s Reference Counter nor Frame by Frame Player shows ads.

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