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Head-to-head · Speedrun Timer Software

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer vs Annelid

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
FramePerfect Speedrun Timer #4 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit FramePerfect
Annelid #8 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Annelid

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer leads on 1 check, Annelid on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planboth

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer and Annelid score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for speedrun timer software; FramePerfect Speedrun Timer sits at #4 and Annelid at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Annelid offers auto-splitting; FramePerfect Speedrun Timer doesn't publish it. FramePerfect Speedrun Timer offers frame-accurate timing; Annelid doesn't publish it.

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer is the better fit for runners who want a frame-perfect phone timer. Annelid is the better fit for super Metroid runners using SNES hardware.

  • FramePerfect Speedrun Timer fits best

    Runners who want a frame-perfect phone timer

  • Annelid fits best

    Super Metroid runners using SNES hardware

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Side by side

Feature FramePerfect Speedrun Timer 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Annelid 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Speedrun Timer Software #8 in Speedrun Timer Software
Best for Runners who want a frame-perfect phone timer Super Metroid runners using SNES hardware
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Desktop
Platforms iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 3 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features FramePerfect Speedrun Timer 1/3 · Annelid 1/3
Auto-splitting Not published ✓ (best)
Frame-accurate timing ✓ (best) Not published
Leaderboard integration Not published Not published
Specs
Supported platforms ios, android Windows, macOS, Linux
Game support method Community Community
Our review
Pros
  • Frame-perfect live timing with a large split button and skip or unsplit controls
  • Imports and exports runs through Splits I/O
  • Selects games and categories from Speedrun.com
  • Autosplits Super Metroid on SNES through qusb2snes or SNI
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Imports and edits LiveSplit layouts and splits files
Cons
  • Designed for mobile use on iOS and Android
  • Unlimited games and categories require Pro
  • Support is available by email
  • Autosplitter currently supports only Super Metroid
  • SNES autosplitting depends on qusb2snes or SNI
  • Maintainer says it has only been tested on Linux
Our verdict

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer is a mobile utility for timing and splitting speedruns on iOS and Android. Its controls include a large split button plus skip and unsplit functions, making it suited to solo runners who want a dedicated phone…

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Annelid is a free desktop speedrun timer and autosplitter aimed at Super Metroid runners, particularly those playing on SNES hardware. It supports manual splits and global hotkeys as well as game-specific autosplitting. The autosplitter…

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  1. FramePerfect Speedrun TimerSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan
  2. AnnelidSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FramePerfect Speedrun Timer — where it wins

    • Frame-perfect live timing with a large split button and skip or unsplit controls
    • Imports and exports runs through Splits I/O
    • Selects games and categories from Speedrun.com

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for mobile use on iOS and Android
    • Unlimited games and categories require Pro
    • Support is available by email

  • Annelid — where it wins

    • Autosplits Super Metroid on SNES through qusb2snes or SNI
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • Imports and edits LiveSplit layouts and splits files

    Where it doesn't

    • Autosplitter currently supports only Super Metroid
    • SNES autosplitting depends on qusb2snes or SNI
    • Maintainer says it has only been tested on Linux
  • FramePerfect Speedrun Timer7.9/10 · Free plan

    A focused mobile timer with run transfers, Speedrun.com selection and streaming mirroring.

    Visit FramePerfectFull verdict →
  • Annelid7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop timer for Super Metroid runners who want SNES autosplitting and LiveSplit files.

    Visit AnnelidFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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