# StopWatch + Camera vs Photo Finish

The clearest difference is price: Photo Finish at Free against StopWatch + Camera's $1.99. Photo Finish also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). StopWatch + Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Photo Finish is free to download; StopWatch + Camera costs $1.99 up front. Photo Finish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. StopWatch + Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for StopWatch + Camera against 4.3 for Photo Finish. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of StopWatch + Camera's written reviews are positive against 75% of Photo Finish's.

StopWatch + Camera ships an update every 5 months, Photo Finish every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StopWatch + Camera | Photo Finish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-camera/id686959372/reviews)** | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-finish-automatic-timing/id6477607305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [German PARDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/664855416) | [Voigt, Plewnia & Leite Photo Finish GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583977893) |

## What reviewers say

### StopWatch + Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-camera/id686959372)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This app combines a stopwatch with a camera to automatically capture photos at each start and stop interval. It provides a visual record alongside precise timing data, ideal for sports events, coaching, or any situation requiring timed documentation.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo capture at start/stop, Split times tracking, Email and message sharing with photos, Gun time offset support, Event and athlete details logging, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StopWatch + Camera free?

StopWatch + Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Photo Finish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StopWatch + Camera or Photo Finish?

StopWatch + Camera is rated higher. StopWatch + Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Photo Finish averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.

### Do StopWatch + Camera or Photo Finish have ads?

Neither StopWatch + Camera nor Photo Finish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StopWatch + Camera or Photo Finish?

StopWatch + Camera ships an update every 5 months, and Photo Finish every 2 weeks. Most recently, StopWatch + Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Photo Finish on October 19, 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.*