Comparison

Runtime. vs Aidem

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Aidem

Organize, annotate, and share video clips with ease. Add memos while watching videos to quickly find specific segments later. Offers independent playback controls for clips and convenient gestures for video management.

Highlights
  • Add memos to videos
  • Independent memo outline view
  • Tags and bookmarks
  • File transfer between devices
  • Gesture controls for playback
  • Sync data via iCloud (Premium)
Features
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Aidem makes it easy to organize, annotate, clip, and share videos (audio is also supported). It helps you add memos while watching video courses. This way you can quickly find the clips you want based on the memo next time. Each memo offers independent playback controls, so you can easily play video clips without dragging and easily share clips when needed. What's more, Aidem provides several convenient gestures to help you control video playing better: • Tap with two fingers to play video or pause playback. • Move horizontally with two fingers to seek precisely, or play video backward/forward fast. • Long-press the right side of the player with one finger to temporarily increase playback speed; while holding, slide up or down to fine-tune the speed. • Pinch to zoom when displaying media in full screen. ◆ ◆ Main Features ◆ ◆ • Support adding memos to video; • Independent memos outline view; • Include Tags & Bookmarks; • Convenient file transfer among devices; • Auto-lock (Premium); • Read-only mode (Premium); • Watermark video to share if needed (Premium); • Sync data among devices via iCloud (Premium). ◆ ◆ Release Notes ◆ ◆ https://aidem.kjuly.com/#/release_notes ◆ ◆ Terms of Use ◆ ◆ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ◆ ◆ Customer Support ◆ ◆ If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me via mail: support@kjuly.com .

Screenshots

Runtime.3 screens
Aidem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aidem at Free against Runtime.'s $5.99. Aidem also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Runtime.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.5). On review sentiment, 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

Aidem is free to download; Runtime. costs $5.99 up front. Aidem sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Runtime. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runtime. ships an update every 3 months, Aidem weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Runtime. versus Aidem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuntime.Aidem
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (193 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings193 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSources and Methods凯杰 俞

Customer experience

Runtime.

All ratings193 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%

Aidem

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 3 more
  • Calculate with non-standard breaks
  • Put Goal time back in screen info
  • Add customizable part combination totals

Aidem

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Runtime.

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aidem

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Individual Licence$27.99

Questions

Is Runtime. free?
Runtime. costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aidem free?
Aidem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Runtime. or Aidem have ads?
Neither Runtime. nor Aidem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runtime. or Aidem?
Runtime. ships an update every 3 months, and Aidem weekly. Most recently, Runtime. was updated on October 17, 2026 and Aidem on October 9, 2026.

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