JAWKU vs Photo Finish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JAWKU
This app measures athletic performance metrics like speed, agility, and reaction time with a wearable sensor. It allows athletes to track progress, visualize improvements, and access training content to enhance their performance.
- Measure sprint speed
- Measure agility drills
- Measure vertical jump height
- Measure reaction time
- Track performance history
- Visualize personal records
- Access training content
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Get Quick. Get Fast. Get JAWKU Speed. This app requires a JAWKU Speed sensor. Numbers don’t lie. And JAWKU Speed provides the key performance data across speed, agility and reaction time, with unrivaled accuracy in wearable technology. We changed the game. We're still changing it. JAWKU Speed was intentionally designed with you, the athlete, as our primary focus. Providing a meaningful experience, supported with accurate data capture hasn't existed like this, until now. The best part - while JAWKU is in a class of it's own, it's as simple to use as a stopwatch. YOUR PERFORMANCE UNLEASHED The JAWKU Speed App brings the entire experience to life. And setting it up is simple! Out of the box, the app will walk you through pairing and in a matter of minutes, you'll be unleashing an experience unlike any other. It's all there to help you understand how you're tracking and making good on all of that training you've been committed to. Let's take a closer look at the main features. TEST + Measure sprint speed + Measure agility (standardized tests or build your own drill) + Measure vertical jump height (NEW) + Measure reaction time off the blocks (in audible mode) + Select your distance and start mode (movement or audible) and you're ready to go TRAIN + Train with purpose. From within the app, you'll have access to the latest in training content from our partner, STACK, where athletes get better TRACK + Track your performance history over time + Visualize your performance against your previous times and personal records + Learn how your reaction time off the blocks is affecting your overall time. Seeing is believing. MY JAWKU + Manage everything here + Check sensor connectivity + Adjust/update your personal profile and settings
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JAWKU at none against Photo Finish's 5. JAWKU also leads on ratings volume (257 vs 25). Photo Finish's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Photo Finish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. JAWKU asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo Finish holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JAWKU has 257 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of JAWKU's written reviews are positive against 75% of Photo Finish's.
JAWKU ships an update every 2 months, Photo Finish every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JAWKU | Photo Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (257 ratings) | 4.3 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Frohlich | Voigt, Plewnia & Leite Photo Finish GbR |
Customer experience
JAWKU
Photo Finish
Bugs and requests
JAWKU
Reported bugs
10 issues- Sensor disconnects at longer ranges (100+ meters)
- Times not recorded despite successful setup
- Audible mode not working on iPhone 13
- Jump clip registration fails
- Device won't charge or pair
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- App loading screens freeze after Bluetooth connection
- Sensor not detected despite proximity
- Timer stops before athlete finishes event
- Inconsistent performance across different iOS versions
- App hasn't been updated in multiple years
Requested features
8 requests- Multi-athlete simultaneous timing capability
- Continuous video recording with manual time selection
- Better documentation and instructional videos
- Improved app updates and maintenance
- Better Bluetooth range extension
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- Camera rotation functionality
- Offline functionality without internet requirement
- Better handling of crowded track environments
Photo Finish
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JAWKU
No in-app purchases
Photo Finish
- 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







