# Photocells — Your automatic stopwatch app

> Professional automatic timing system for athletic performance evaluation and training. (iPhone/iPad app by Diego Prados.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photocells/id1266181327 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Diego Prados](https://appshunter.io/developer/654653278)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2021-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photocells/id1266181327/reviews.md

## What is Photocells?

PHOTOCELLS

Atypical Athletics put photocells in the palm of your hand. There is a finally a professional timing app designed by sports and conditioning professionals.

Photocells get the maximum performance out your iPhone’s technology to allow your device, and others, to work as a system of photoelectric cells, maintaining all of photocell technology’s advantages while eliminating the drawbacks. Not to mention doing so at a fraction of the cost.

CONNECT SEVERAL DEVICES

You can use Photocells with a single device to create a timing gate and train short sprints, as well as laps to a circuit and agility tests. If you have training partners or more than one device, you can add as many timing gates as you want, creating as many training possibilities as you can imagine: create intermediate timing gates to calculate your acceleration capacity, or value your performance in key points of an agility circuit.

Photocells will change the way you evaluate your performance and plan your training, regardless of whether you are professional or amateur, individual or team athlete.

MARK THE DIFFERENCE

If you dreamed of training with a professional timing system that neither you nor your club could afford, finally you have it at your fingertips. You can get Photocells for less than a professional stopwatch worth. In addition, it is enough to have an active photocells subscription on a device. Then, any device with the free version of Photocells can be connected as a secondary gate.

If you have dreamed of training with a professional timing system that was previously unaffordable, you can now have the technology directly on your phone. Photocells cost less than a professional stopwatch, and it is enough to have an active Photocells subscription on one device. Then, any device can be connected for free as a secondary timing gate.

Photocells is a fully automatic timing app. Place your iPhone on a stable surface, adjust the position of the gate to your liking and concentrate on your workout. Photocells takes care of the rest. Then, you can comfortably export the results of the session to visualize them or view them in a spreadsheet.

Only a data connection is required on the devices being used for Photocells to run. Forget the distance limits imposed by cables or Bluetooth connection on commercial photoelectric devices, Photocells is easy and simple to use. And remember, you can connect as many devices as you want for free.

Follow the session from any timing gate or use the observer mode to follow it comfortably from wherever you want; While you train with another group or even from your home.

PRICES

Start with a 15 day free trial of the App, and if you are satisfied with the results purchase a subscription to continue to use Photocells at a great price! And don’t forget, you can always join another session regardless if you have a subscription or not!

Have any questions or doubts? Please contact us at photocellsapp@gmail.com. We would love to help!

Photocells plans:

Monthly subscription: $8.99
Yearly subscription: $63.99
Unique purchase: $99.99

Payments and Renewal:

- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
- You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period.
- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
- Privacy policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e253c6fe-57b5-4a51-b472-c8889a4e7d01

## Key features

- Automatic timing system
- Connect multiple devices as timing gates
- Create intermediate timing gates
- Evaluate acceleration and agility
- Export session results
- Observer mode for remote monitoring

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $33.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unique purchase | $44.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photocells/id1266181327/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Idea

*2021-07-25, version 1.1.0*

This app is a bomb!! Super suggested to all!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Photocells

### What is Photocells?

Photocells is a professional automatic timing app designed by sports and conditioning professionals. It allows your iPhone or iPad to function as a system of photoelectric cells for accurate athletic timing.

### How does Photocells work with multiple devices?

You can connect multiple devices to create a system of timing gates. One device with an active subscription can act as the primary gate, and any other device with the free version can be connected as a secondary gate.

### Can I use Photocells for different types of training?

Yes, Photocells can be used to create timing gates for short sprints, laps in a circuit, and agility tests. You can also add intermediate gates to calculate acceleration capacity or evaluate performance at key points.

### What are the pricing options for Photocells?

Photocells offers a 15-day free trial. After the trial, you can purchase a subscription, with options for a monthly subscription at $4.49/month or a yearly subscription at $33.99/year.

### Does Photocells require a constant internet connection?

Only a data connection is required on the devices being used for Photocells to run. This allows for wireless connection without distance limitations imposed by cables or Bluetooth.

### Can I view my training results?

Yes, you can comfortably export the results of your training sessions to visualize them or view them in a spreadsheet for detailed analysis.

### What devices are supported by Photocells?

Photocells is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Photocells updated?

The latest version of Photocells is 1.1.2, which was last updated on September 30, 2021. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2021-09-30

We love to keep our app updated and free of bugs, that's why we shipped this update, so that Photocells can always perform at its best!

### 1.1.1 — 2021-08-17

At Atypical Athletics we care about the quality of our app, that's why we included some minor performance improvements so that your experience with Photocells is even better!

### 1.1.0 — 2021-06-30

At Atypical Athletics we care about the quality of our app, that's why we included some minor performance improvements so that your experience with Photocells is even better!

### 1.0 — 2021-06-18

No release notes.

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