Comparison

Animator’s Reference Counter vs Frame Rate Stopwatch

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.

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Frame Rate Stopwatch

Features
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"Frame Rate Stopwatch" is a stopwatch app specialized for high-precision time measurement, used in video production/editing (such as anime, games, movies, and videos) and sports analysis. Key features include support for various frame rates like 24fps (measuring 1/24th of a second), 30fps, 60fps, and 100fps. You can select the optimal frame rate for your specific use, enabling more accurate time measurement. In addition to standard stopwatch functions, it is ideal for animators, game developers, and anyone who needs to measure time precisely based on frame rates. Features: * Multiple frame rates to suit different uses: 24fps, 30fps, 60fps, 100fps * High precision measurement at frame-level accuracy * Lap function to record elapsed times and view them in a list * Simple, intuitive UI for easy operation How to use: 1. Launch the app and select the desired frame rate 2. Press START to begin timing 3. Press LAP to record lap times (optional) 4. Press STOP to end timing 5. Press RESET to clear results Ideal for: * Video production/editing * Sports analysis * Scientific experiment timing * Game play recording * And more Perfect for anyone needing precise time measurement with frame rate options. Try "Frame Rate Stopwatch" today. This is a paid app; no ads will be displayed.

Screenshots

Animator’s Reference Counter1 screens
Frame Rate Stopwatch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Animator’s Reference Counter at Free against Frame Rate Stopwatch's $9.99. Animator’s Reference Counter also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Animator’s Reference Counter is free to download; Frame Rate Stopwatch costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Animator’s Reference Counter versus Frame Rate Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimator’s Reference CounterFrame Rate Stopwatch
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew JamesShun Isayama

In-app purchases

None

Animator’s Reference Counter

No in-app purchases

None

Frame Rate Stopwatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Animator’s Reference Counter free?
Animator’s Reference Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frame Rate Stopwatch free?
Frame Rate Stopwatch costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Animator’s Reference Counter or Frame Rate Stopwatch have ads?
Neither Animator’s Reference Counter nor Frame Rate Stopwatch shows ads.

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