Comparison

VidTimer 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

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/

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

VidTimer4 screens
Photo Finish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VidTimer at 4.7 against Photo Finish's 4.4. Photo Finish's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. VidTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month 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

VidTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of VidTimer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Photo Finish's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidTimer ships an update every 10 days, Photo Finish every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VidTimer versus Photo Finish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidTimerPhoto Finish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (44 ratings) — better4.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Qingge Technology Co., Ltd.Voigt, Plewnia & Leite Photo Finish GbR

Customer experience

VidTimer

All ratings44 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Photo Finish

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VidTimer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Member$1.491 Month
  • Annual Member$9.991 Year
  • vidtimer_yearly_pro$14.991 Year
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 VidTimer free?
VidTimer 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, VidTimer or Photo Finish?
VidTimer is rated higher. VidTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Photo Finish averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do VidTimer or Photo Finish have ads?
Neither VidTimer nor Photo Finish shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VidTimer or Photo Finish?
VidTimer ships an update every 10 days, and Photo Finish every 2 weeks. Most recently, VidTimer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Photo Finish on September 19, 2026.

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