Runtime. vs Unity Intercom
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.
Unity Intercom
This app provides a powerful, full-duplex intercom system over any IP network. It offers clear, low-latency audio and supports features like tally lights for production environments. Ideal for various professional communication needs.
- Full-duplex communication
- Low-latency audio
- Tally light functionality
- External audio integration
- Supports up to 128 channels
- Works over Wi-Fi or Cellular data
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Unity Intercom is a next generation network-based full-duplex intercom system that is incredibly simple to use, yet is as powerful as traditional systems costing many times more! The Unity Intercom app works in conjunction with Unity Intercom Server Unity Intercom can be used for a variety of applications • Multi-camera live video production (including Tally!) • Fleet/delivery management • Hotel staff • Hospitality personnel • Construction/installation crews • And many, many more Works over any IP based network • Unity Intercom works using either Wi-Fi or Cellular data. Users can be within the same network as the Unity server, or travelling around the world communicating over the internet. Amazingly clear, low-latency audio • Unity audio is significantly higher quality than regular cell phone communications, with no additional latency External program feed • Unity server comes with a built-in, sample program feed, but can be upgraded for a custom Program Feed. Supports up to 128 channels in groups of 6, with a standard limit of 63 users • Users can be restricted to access any or all of the 128 channels for talk/listen, listen only, or no access. • Additional users can be purchased, up to a total of 63 simultaneous users on the Unity system. Unlimited user counts are also available through server upgrades. Integrates with external audio I/O • Upgrade Unity to allow audio to be routed to and from an external Com system, effectively creating wireless com stations that work with a traditional hard-wired intercom over any existing network. External tally support • The Unity server can be upgraded to accept tally information from a variety of video switching systems, and can send this information to remote Unity app users. Unity iOS devices become actual tally lights, showing both preview and on-air talent tally functionality. • Great for production environments!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Unity Intercom at Free against Runtime.'s $5.99. Unity Intercom also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Runtime.'s advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (94% vs 57%). On update cadence, 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
Unity Intercom 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 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Runtime.'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Unity Intercom's.
Runtime. ships an update every 3 months, Unity Intercom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runtime. | Unity Intercom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (193 ratings) — better | 3.9 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 193 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sources and Methods | Audivero LLC |
Customer experience
Runtime.
Unity Intercom
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
Unity Intercom
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Runtime.
No in-app purchases
Unity Intercom
No in-app purchases









