Runtime. vs MediaSilo Go by Shift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runtime.
This app simplifies post-production workflows for film and TV editors by offering a streamlined timecode calculator. It helps track act times, calculate percentages of total runtime, and determine project over/underages. Easily share project timings with colleagues via email.
- Calculate Total Runtime or Total Content Time
- Automatically figures over/under time
- Visual bar graph for timings
- Email timings to co-workers
- Support for multiple projects
- Supports various fps rates
- Live segment timing timer
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Easily see how far from picture lock you are — and email that information to colleagues with one tap. "Runtime is just flat out better than the old way." - InPoint From sleazy reality shows to prestige Hollywood feature films, Runtime simplifies the workflow of editors everywhere. Throwing out the decades old "timecode calculator" model, Runtime does only the tasks post-production professionals need most – with none of the other cruft. Keep track of act times. Calculate what percentage each act is of the total. Figure total run time, total content time, and how far over or under time the project is. Runtime is an easy and fun way to keep track of your film, tv or radio project. • calculate Total Runtime or Total Content Time • automatically figures how over or under time a project is • visually see your timings with the bar graph • email timings to co-workers with one tap • support for multiple projects • 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 59.94 and 60 fps all supported • the least annoying timecode entry you'll find in the App Store! • timer for timing segments live on set • a no-nonsense tool for professionals Editors, producers, preditors, and post supervisors all over the world have embraced Runtime's simple solution to a complex problem. PLEASE NOTE: Runtime was created for editors who add times together to get a total. Need timecode multiplication? Timecode division? Runtime isn't for you.
MediaSilo Go by Shift
Organize, share, and review media content with time-coded commenting, drawing tools, and version control. Upload various file types, share links for review, and download directly to your device. Stay updated with a personal content inbox and seamless syncing across devices.
- Time-coded commenting
- Drawing tools for review
- Version control
- One-touch approvals
- Upload video, image, audio, documents
- Share content links
- Download files to device
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MediaSilo is the platform to organize, share, and review content. Loved by creators from Hollywood and Madison Avenue alike, MediaSilo Go lets you review, browse, and download media on the go. VIDEO REVIEW AND APPROVAL Time-coded commenting Easy drawing tools Version control One-touch approvals PROJECTS AND SHARING Upload and browse all your videos, images, audio files, and documents Share your content as links for review Download files directly to your device Easily switch between teams and projects FEED Your personal content inbox Get notified with the latest content for your review and approval Filter by workspace or sender to find specific files Everything you do on MediaSilo Go syncs with the web and desktop apps, so you can work from just about anywhere, anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runtime. at 94% against MediaSilo Go by Shift's 0%. Runtime. also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (193 vs 20). MediaSilo Go by Shift's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). 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
MediaSilo Go by Shift is free to download; Runtime. costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Runtime. holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runtime. has 193 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Runtime.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of MediaSilo Go by Shift's.
Runtime. ships an update every 3 months, MediaSilo Go by Shift every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runtime. | MediaSilo Go by Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (193 ratings) — better | 3.4 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 193 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sources and Methods | MediaSilo, Inc. |
Customer experience
Runtime.
MediaSilo Go by Shift
Bugs and requests
Runtime.
Reported bugs
4 issues- App does not agree with manual on reordering projects
- Some stability issues
- App hasn't worked once for a user
- Update crashed for a user
Requested features
8 requests- Add a simple timecode calculator
- Add folders for organization
- Allow reordering of projects
- Include TV breaks separately
- Allow sharing of projects between editors
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- Calculate with non-standard breaks
- Put Goal time back in screen info
- Add customizable part combination totals
MediaSilo Go by Shift
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Runtime.
No in-app purchases
MediaSilo Go by Shift
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is MediaSilo Go by Shift free?
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