Comparison

Webscorer Race Timer 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

Webscorer Race Timer

This app facilitates race timing, registration, and results for over 60 sports. It offers various timing interfaces, supports multiple start types, and can handle complex race formats like laps and multi-day series. Results can be posted live online or shared via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Race timing for 60+ sports
  • Online registration setup
  • Live results posting
  • Multiple timing interface views
  • Support for various start types
  • Lap time recording
  • Multi-device timing synchronization
Features
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WEBSCORER – RACE TIMING, REGISTRATION AND RESULTS Support for 60+ sports where time determines the winner Available in 100+ countries + Support for local character sets, time zones, race data + Localized results & registration pages available in 15 languages + English-only for race organizer Built-in LIVE results posted to Webscorer.com Setup your free or paid online registration at Webscorer website KEY BENEFITS Time just about any type of race using the Webscorer app Post results from the app to Webscorer.com or share via Bluetooth No limit on number of racers Racers with bib numbers, or with racer names only No internet connection required to time a race & get results INNOVATIVE GRAPHICAL TIMING INTERFACE Four timing views + Normal view: tap once to record both time & racer + Fast-tap view: tap time stamp, then tap racer + Keypad view: tap time stamp, then use keypad to enter bib + Scanner view: use Bluetooth scanner to read QR code or RFID chip Tap multiple time stamps, then tap racers in order of finish You can also pre-enter the racer, then tap the time stamp Easy to correct mistakes, edit results in place BUILT-IN RESULTS POSTING Post results to Webscorer.com directly from the device Download results from Webscorer.com Share results via Bluetooth from other devices running Webscorer Follow a live race timed by Webscorer PRO ADVANCED RACE SETUP OPTIONS Supported race start types + Mass start + Wave start + Interval start + Individual start + Pursuit start Races with multiple distances and categories Import CSV, XLS or TXT start lists Integration with Webscorer online registration RACES WITH LAPS Record lap times Race with non-timed transitions (e.g. enduro) Multi-distance race where some checkpoints are shared, others not Time-limited lap race Relay race Fastest lap race RESULTS OPTIONS Results by distance Results by category Results by gender Exclude top racers from category results Team results Multi-day results series ADJUSTED TIME RESULTS Predicted-time race Age-adjusted results Sailboat racing handicaps Time-based handicaps Percentage handicaps Penalty-adjusted results MULTI-DEVICE TIMING Name sync + One device records time stamps + 2nd device records names in order of finish + The devices sync data over Bluetooth or an internet connection Bib sync + One device records time stamps + 2nd device records bibs in order of finish + The devices sync data over Bluetooth or an internet connection Multi-device splits + Point to point races + Multi-stage races + Mid-race split times Use multiple devices at finish + One master / multiple helper devices + All timing finishers on the same race + Merge results during or after race AUTOMATED TIMING RFID chip timing + Supports inexpensive off-the-shelf RFID timing hardware + Easy manual taps for missed detections + Flexible ways to configure chip IDs, including Bib = Chip ID NFC chip timing + Use timing device as NFC reader + Or use an external Bluetooth reader + Supports multiple readers per checkpoint Photocell / Start gate + Use a Bluetooth photocell for time stamps + Or connect to a external timer with attached photocell + Supports all popular timer manufacturers

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

Webscorer Race Timer4 screens
Photo Finish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Webscorer Race Timer at none against Photo Finish's 5. Webscorer Race Timer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (96% vs 75%). Photo Finish's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Webscorer Race Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Webscorer Race Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Webscorer Race Timer has 136 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Webscorer Race Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Photo Finish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Webscorer Race Timer ships an update every 2 months, Photo Finish every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Webscorer Race Timer versus Photo Finish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebscorer Race TimerPhoto Finish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (136 ratings) — better4.3 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings136 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebscorer Inc.Voigt, Plewnia & Leite Photo Finish GbR

Customer experience

Webscorer Race Timer

All ratings135 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%

Photo Finish

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

Bugs and requests

Webscorer Race Timer

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • 🐛 App not working on race day

Requested features

3 requests
  • iPad version
  • In-app registration
  • Apple Pay option

Photo Finish

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Webscorer Race Timer

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 Webscorer Race Timer free?
Webscorer Race Timer 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, Webscorer Race Timer or Photo Finish?
Webscorer Race Timer is rated higher. Webscorer Race Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Photo Finish averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.
Do Webscorer Race Timer or Photo Finish have ads?
Neither Webscorer Race Timer nor Photo Finish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Webscorer Race Timer or Photo Finish?
Webscorer Race Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Photo Finish every 2 weeks. Most recently, Webscorer Race Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Photo Finish on October 30, 2026.

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