Comparison

Spleeft 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

Spleeft

This app uses your iPhone or Apple Watch to track barbell velocity and jump height without external devices. It provides real-time feedback and AI-powered analytics for strength training, helping coaches and athletes optimize performance and monitor progress.

Highlights
  • Measure barbell velocity and jump height
  • Real-time feedback and alerts
  • Strength training and 1RM calculator
  • AI-powered data analytics
  • Coach-friendly data management
  • Sports science validated accuracy
Features
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Unlock your full strength training potential with Spleeft, the ultimate VBT tracker that measures barbell velocity, jump height, and more—without external devices. Whether you're a coach or an athlete, take your Velocity Based Training (VBT) to the next level with real-time feedback and Gym AI powered analytics. Key Features: • MEASURE BARBELL VELOCITY & JUMP HEIGHT: Track barbell velocity and jump performance in real time using just your iPhone or Apple Watch. Set a velocity loss threshold and receive real-time alerts when your performance drops. • STRENGTH TRAINING & VELOCITYT TRACKING WITH 1RM CALCULATOR: Measure traditional barbell exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench press. Plus, estimate your 1RM and track your strength training progress month by month. • DATA ANALYTICS: Get detailed insights into your performance with Gym AI powered analytics. Track your best rep velocity, review your load-velocity profile, and monitor your max power load to ensure continuous improvement. • REAL-TIME FEEDBACK FOR SMART TRAINING: Whether using your iPhone or Apple Watch, Spleeft offers real-time feedback on your velocity and helping you train smarter and optimize every rep for better results. • COACH-FRIENDLY DATA MANAGEMENT: Perfect for coaches—automatically save each series to your iPhone, Apple Watch, and iCloud for easy review. Tag data by exercise variation (e.g., trap bar deadlift) or athlete name, and filter by tag to analyze each athlete’s progress. Export data in .csv format for further analysis and integration. • BARBELL TRACKER & MACHINE EXERCISES: With the iPhone app, measure velocity during machine exercises like leg press, and the Apple Watch extension allows velocity tracking in dumbbell exercises. • SPORTS SCIENCE VALIDATED: Backed by sports science and validated against professional equipment, including a motion capture system, ensuring the most accurate velocity tracking. Pricing: • 3-day free trial available. • After the trial, make a one-time payment to access barbell velocity and jump height tracking with your iPhone or Apple Watch. • PRO features like data management and analytics are available exclusively for PRO users. Why Choose Spleeft? • Trusted by coaches and athletes for precise, real-time performance tracking. • No need for external devices or encoders—just your iPhone and Apple Watch. • Gym AI powered analytics and detailed data management designed to help you train smarter and track your progress with accuracy. Start your strength training with Velocity Based Training (VBT) today. Download Spleeft now and improve your barbell velocity, jump height, and overall performance! Check pricing for your region below, at the In-App Purchases section of the Information. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Spleeft4 screens
Photo Finish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Finish at 4.3 against Spleeft's 1.0. Photo Finish also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 44%) and ratings volume (25 vs 3). Spleeft's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Spleeft sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Photo Finish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Finish holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Finish has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Spleeft's written reviews are positive against 75% of Photo Finish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spleeft ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Finish every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spleeft versus Photo Finish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpleeftPhoto Finish
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.3 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIvan de Lucas RogeroVoigt, Plewnia & Leite Photo Finish GbR

Customer experience

Spleeft

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Photo Finish

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Spleeft

Subscriptions10
  • Spleeft PRO (Week)$1.997 Days
  • Spleeft PRO1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Spleeft Coach (Week)$3.997 Days
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  • Spleeft Coach (Month)14 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Spleeft Big Coach (Month)1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Spleeft Elite Coach (Month)1 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Spleeft PRO (1 year)$22.991 Year
  • Spleeft Elite Coach (Annual)1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Spleeft Coach (Annual)1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Spleeft Big Coach (Annual)1 Month trial$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • 30 days trialFree
  • Spleeft Jump$5.99
  • Spleeft VBT$5.99
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  • Spleeft Watch Extension$8.99
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 Spleeft free?
Spleeft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Finish free?
Photo Finish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spleeft or Photo Finish?
Photo Finish is rated higher. Spleeft averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Photo Finish averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.
Do Spleeft or Photo Finish have ads?
Neither Spleeft nor Photo Finish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spleeft or Photo Finish?
Spleeft ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Finish every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spleeft was updated on October 30, 2026 and Photo Finish on October 30, 2026.

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