Photo Finish vs Exercise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Exercise
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A premium Exercises Library for all body Parts Premium Subscription: - Premium Yearly (1 year, auto-renewable) - Price is displayed in-app before purchase - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings - Restore Purchases is available in the app Privacy Policy: https://exercises-lab.web.app/legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms: https://exercises-lab.web.app/legal/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Exercise at every 5 days against Photo Finish's every 2 weeks. Photo Finish's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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
Both are free to download. Photo Finish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Exercise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Photo Finish ships an update every 2 weeks, Exercise every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo Finish | Exercise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voigt, Plewnia & Leite Photo Finish GbR | Doaa Ezzat |
In-app purchases
Photo Finish
- 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
Exercise
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$12.991 Year









