# Photo Finish vs Pole Vault App

The clearest difference is rating: Pole Vault App at 5.0 against Photo Finish's 4.3. Pole Vault App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Photo Finish's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Finish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Pole Vault App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pole Vault App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. 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 complicate that: 75% of Photo Finish's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pole Vault App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photo Finish ships an update every 2 weeks, Pole Vault App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Finish | Pole Vault App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-finish-automatic-timing/id6477607305/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-vault-app/id6749558462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voigt, Plewnia & Leite Photo Finish GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583977893) | [Caleb Rider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831162470) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Finish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-finish-automatic-timing/id6477607305)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Finish PRO | $8.99 | per month |
| Photo Finish PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Photo Finish PRO | $53.99 | per year |
| Photo Finish PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| Photo Finish PRO | $59.99 | per year |


### Pole Vault App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-vault-app/id6749558462)

This app helps pole vaulters and coaches track jumps, analyze progress, and improve technique. Log detailed jump data, attach videos, and utilize new coach-specific features for organized training.

**Highlights:** Detailed jump logging, Video upload and download, Fast search and filtering, Progress analytics and graphs, Coach Mode for feedback, Cloud data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Silver Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Bronze Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Base Monthly Coach Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Performance Monthly Coach Sub | $19.99 | per month |
| Silver Annual Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Elite Monthly Coach Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Base Annual Coach Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Performance Annual Coach Sub | $189.99 | per year |
| Elite Annual Coach Subscription | $379.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Finish free?

Photo Finish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pole Vault App free?

Pole Vault App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Finish or Pole Vault App?

Pole Vault App is rated higher. Photo Finish averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Pole Vault App averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Photo Finish or Pole Vault App have ads?

Pole Vault App shows ads; Photo Finish does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Finish or Pole Vault App?

Photo Finish ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pole Vault App weekly. Most recently, Photo Finish was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pole Vault App on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*