Comparison

PROSTART vs Photo Finish

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

Head to head
About

PROSTART

This app interfaces with specific timing systems to automatically download and display athlete performance data. Coaches and athletes can view, compare, and save detailed performance metrics throughout a sports season. It requires a compatible timing system and a Bluetooth-enabled iOS device.

Highlights
  • Automatic data download from timing systems
  • Athlete performance viewing and comparison
  • Save detailed performance metrics
  • Distance measurement tool with GPS
  • Athlete and group management
  • Export data to .xls files
Features
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Timing system dedicated to speed sports (BMX, Track & Fields, …) PROSTART application interfaces with the Protraining 2 & 3 timing system range made by Prostart. That application automatically downloads the data sent from an originating system (BMX starting system, E-Start for Track&Field, ...) and from beam sensors. Coaches and athletes can view, compare, and save the detailed performance of each athlete throughout a sports season. Only Protraining 2 & 3 range are able to interact with that application and the device, running on iOS, must have iOS 8 minimum. Only Prostart Starting systems updates after 1 November 2015 have the ability to be controlled by this application. Please contact quentin.grun@prostart.fr if you want to upgrade your starting system. - Connect to Protraining 2.0 wireless timing system using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.0 - No Wi-Fi or cellular is required - Your device must support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0) MENU : 1 / CALIBRATION This tool allows to measure distance from one point to another. It is useful to define a sprint length. You must turn on the GPS in your device to use this tool. Save your distances so that they are saved during your session. 2 / 2S TIMING A - Athletes Tab - Create, edit and analyze athlete pages. B - Groups Tab - Create, edit and organized lists of athletes. C - Capture Tab - Measuring the performance of athletes * Click on "No Athlete" to determine the athlete or group to record * Click on the Bluetooth logo to connect your device to Protraining 2.0 wireless timing system * Click on the MANU button to launch a start throughout your starting system. * Click on the bidirectional arrow if one or more athletes are not present in a group. ** Above name = Name of the athlete during measurement or end measurement. ** Under name = Name of the next athlete. *** Landscape mode for better view of the running times. D - Shares Tab - Export in .xls file in order to save and manage better all the measurements. Thank you for your trust !

About

Photo Finish

This app offers an automatic timing system for athletic performance measurement in various sports. It uses advanced camera detection to precisely track athletes, surpassing traditional light barrier systems. Unlock advanced features like multi-phone connectivity and hands-free training management with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Automatic chest detection for precise timing
  • Eliminates inaccuracies of light barrier systems
  • Multi-phone connectivity for extended measurement
  • Sound and touch-based start triggers
  • Hands-free Series Mode for training sessions
  • CSV time export
  • Remote management with an additional phone
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Photo Finish introduces an innovative automatic timing system right to your smartphone, designed to precisely measure athletic performance across a range of sports including track and field, soccer, football, basketball, hockey, and many more! As athletes pass your phone’s camera, the app automatically detects their chests with high precision. By eliminating timing inaccuracies found in light barrier systems triggered by hands or thighs, this innovative technology surpasses these light barriers in accuracy. Learn more about the accuracy of Photo Finish in our paper: https://photofinish-app.com/AssessingTheAccuracyOfThePhotoFinishTimingApp.pdf Unlock powerful features with a Photo Finish Pro subscription: - Connect multiple phones to measure at multiple locations with limitless transmission range - Sound Detection Start: Trigger starts with a loud external noise, like a starting gun - Touch Start: Start the run by releasing your thumb from the touchscreen of the phone at the start line - Ready, Set, Go Start: Let your phone provide the starting signal - Series Mode: Predefine your training sessions and athletes. With no need to interact with the phones during training, voice commands announce the next athlete, and all performances are recorded hands-free! - As a coach: Connect an additional phone to oversee and manage training from any spot on the field - Export your times as CSV With the free version, you can use a single phone to automatically measure lap times with high precision. For optimal performance, we strongly recommend mounting your phones on a tripod. Visit our website for more details: https://photofinish-app.com/ For feedback and inquiries, reach out to us at support@photofinish-app.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PROSTART3 screens
Photo Finish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PROSTART at 5.0 against Photo Finish's 4.4. PROSTART also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Photo Finish's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 3). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Photo Finish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. PROSTART asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PROSTART holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Finish has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PROSTART ships an update every 5 months, Photo Finish every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PROSTART versus Photo Finish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROSTARTPhoto Finish
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews—70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings323 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROSTARTVoigt, Plewnia & Leite Photo Finish GbR

Customer experience

PROSTART

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Photo Finish

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

PROSTART

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Photo Finish

Subscriptions5
  • Photo Finish PRO7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Photo Finish PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Photo Finish PRO7 Days trial$53.991 Year
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  • Photo Finish PRO7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Photo Finish PRO$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PROSTART free?
PROSTART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Finish free?
Photo Finish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PROSTART or Photo Finish?
PROSTART is rated higher. PROSTART averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Photo Finish averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do PROSTART or Photo Finish have ads?
Neither PROSTART nor Photo Finish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PROSTART or Photo Finish?
PROSTART ships an update every 5 months, and Photo Finish every 2 weeks. Most recently, PROSTART was updated on September 13, 2026 and Photo Finish on September 19, 2026.

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