Comparison

Photo finish app vs VidTimer

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

Head to head
About

Photo finish app

Features
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Capture professional, high-precision photo-finish results for any race using just your smartphone! Photo Finish Stopwatch turns your device into a powerful timing tool using the same slit-scan technology used in professional sports. Get definitive proof and accurate times down to 0.05 seconds. No more disputes - see the winner cross the line. KEY FEATURES: - High-Precision Timing: Measure finish times with an accuracy of about 0.05 seconds. - Visual Proof: Generate a time-stamped slit-scan image that clearly shows the finish order. - Save and Share: Save the photo-finish image or a video of the moment. Easily share results with athletes, parents, or officials. - Determine Winners: Instantly resolve close races with frame-by-frame analysis. HOW IT WORKS: The app continuously photographs a narrow slit of the finish line, stitching each slice into a single image. Every part of this final image has a precise timestamp. Simply scroll the picture to the exact moment an athlete crosses the line to see their official time. EASY TO USE: 1. Align the camera guide line with the finish line. 2. Start the stopwatch when the race begins. 3. Tap Record as athletes cross the finish line. 4. The app automatically captures image and video from 2 seconds before and 2 seconds after the button press. 5. Scroll the resulting image to find the exact finish time for each competitor. ADVANCED FEATURES FOR PROS: - Stopwatch Sync (NTP): Synchronize race start time across multiple devices using NTP. Set one phone as the server and others as clients to capture multiple angles in sync. - Precise Start Time: If you miss the start, record the starting gun (sound and flash), find the exact start frame, and copy its timestamp as the official time zero. - Starting Gun Mode: Use your device to start the race with a loud sound and camera flash. - Remote Control: Place your phone on a tripod and use volume buttons, a Bluetooth remote, or a headset to control stopwatch and recording. - Full Control: Adjust slit width, recording direction, and other settings; review saved finishes in gallery; pinch to zoom for close calls. Stop guessing. Start timing. Download Photo Finish Stopwatch and bring professional accuracy to your next race. Subscription Guidelines: 1. A complimentary trial period of 14 days is available for new users only. The trial does not auto-renew. 2. Payment is charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 3. Subscriptions, excluding trial, auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. 4. The account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends, at the renewal price. 5. Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in Account Settings after purchase. 6. Cancellation of the current subscription is not permitted during the active subscription period. 7. Any unused part of a complimentary trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Please read: 1. Privacy Policy https://photo-finish.app/contacts/privacy-policy/ 2. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VidTimer

Easily add customizable timers and stopwatches to your videos. Adjust position, style, and timing with frame-by-frame control. Offers countdown and count-up modes with various display options.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop timer positioning
  • Set timer start/end points
  • Frame-by-frame adjustment
  • Customizable timer appearance
  • Countdown and count-up modes
  • Adjustable display digits
  • Timer rotation and zoom
Features
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V1.1.7 New Features: Add center reference line V1.1.4 New Features: Supports members to modify the timer title(watermark) V1.1.3 New Features: 1. Added support for professional members to remove the timer watermark and screen recording watermark. 2. Significantly improved the clarity of video preview images. VidTimer's Key Features: 1.Drag the timer on the main interface to freely adjust its position in the video frame. 2.Easily set the timer's start point by dragging the green slider on the main interface. 3.Effortlessly set the timer's end point by dragging the red slider on the main interface. 4.Click the "Forward 1 Frame"/"Back 1 Frame" buttons on the main interface to advance or retreat by one frame, respectively. 5.Click the "Forward 5 Frames"/"Back 5 Frames" buttons on the main interface to advance or retreat by five frames, respectively. 6.Click the preview button in the bottom left corner of the main interface to preview the video with the timer added. 7.Double-clicking the video frame without zooming can show or hide the timer, making it easier to view the video content. 8.The timer's display supports two styles: the default font and a digital tube font. 9.Users can save or delete timer styles according to personal preference. 10.The timer's font size, color, and transparency can be customized. 11.The background size, color, transparency, and corner radius can be adjusted as desired. 12.The border width, color, and transparency can also be modified according to needs. 13.Supports both countdown and count-up modes. 14.Allows setting the display digits for minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. 15.Enables precise timing results based on the current start and end points. 16.Offers a custom setting for the timer's rotation angle. 17.Supports pinching to zoom and dragging operations on the video frame for precise positioning of the start and end points. 18.Supports double-clicking to restore the zoomed video frame to its original size. We continuously update our app to deliver the best experience and more features. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Photo finish app4 screens
VidTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VidTimer at every 10 days against Photo finish app's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VidTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo finish app ships an update every 3 months, VidTimer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Photo finish app versus VidTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto finish appVidTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIURII VOEVODINShanghai Qingge Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Photo finish app

Subscriptions3
  • One month subscription$4.991 Month
  • One year subscription$4.991 Year
  • One year subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 14-day trialFree
3 purchases

VidTimer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Member$1.491 Month
  • Annual Member$9.991 Year
  • vidtimer_yearly_pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Photo finish app free?
Photo finish app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VidTimer free?
VidTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo finish app or VidTimer have ads?
Neither Photo finish app nor VidTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo finish app or VidTimer?
Photo finish app ships an update every 3 months, and VidTimer every 10 days. Most recently, Photo finish app was updated on September 8, 2026 and VidTimer on September 22, 2026.

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