Comparison

Finisher vs Python PTS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Finisher

Generate unlimited custom training plans for any race or event. Track progress with detailed daily workouts, notifications, and photo logs. Adapts to your fitness level from beginner to pro.

Highlights
  • Unlimited custom training plans
  • Daily workout notifications
  • Track training times and distances
  • Add race and workout photos
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • 9 fitness levels and 4 preset profiles
  • Supports over 30 endurance event types
Features
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No more paying $100 for generic training plans or paying $100 a month for custom training plans that are emailed to you. For only $3.99 the Finisher App provides you with a lifetime of unlimited custom training plans right on your iPhone and/or iPad for any race or event. The Finisher Coach sets up all your custom training plans and detailed daily workouts for all your endurance races with no additional purchases. Follow the detailed training plans created by the app and you will be a FINISHER!!! Finisher gives you daily notifications letting you know your workouts for the day. You can track all your training times, distances, pace, elevation and race times so you can see your progress over time. You can add all your own race Finisher photos and workout photos to keep you motivated. iCloud syncs all your training across multiple devices. Please see the demo video above to see how easy it is to start using the Finisher App and continue reading below to get more detailed information about the Finisher App. Finisher is the #1 must have app for any athlete developed by an Ironman athlete to actually train you and not just make some flashy graphs and pictures. This app is for the beginner athlete all the way up to the pros by providing 9 different fitness levels along with 4 preset training profiles and one custom profile, leaving the training plan options limitless. Finisher creates training plans for over 30 different endurance event types with training lengths ranging from 8 weeks to 24 weeks. Everything from Sprint Triathlons, Full Ironman Triathlons, Marathons, Century Rides, Duathlons, Aqua-bikes, etc. Finisher does the coaching for you, just select a race date on the calendar, pick an event type and answer a few short questions from the Finisher Coach. From there Finisher creates your training plan for you. It is that easy, you are only a few clicks away from having the ultimate coach on your iPhone and iPad. To make changes simply reloading another plan, move training days, adding or deleting workouts as you see fit. Finisher provides you with flexible training plans that will grow with you as your fitness levels increase. You get a lifetime of training plans that can take you from beginner to pro by increasing your level with each training plan. Finisher Coach will also set up your lactic threshold training zones for you. Just answer a few questions and your swim, bike, run workouts will have your target heart rate, pace or watts for each activity of your workouts. Finisher coaches you through your entire training process. You no longer need several different apps for your training needs. Finisher provides detailed workouts for 6 types of activities: Swimming Biking Running Weight training Abs Yoga Finisher creates workouts that are geared towards making you stronger and faster. Example: The weight training workouts provide 1000’s of different workout routines with pictures. If you don’t like the workout routine the Finisher Coach has planned for you, simply shake the phone to create a new workout routine. Finisher has NO IN-APP PURCHASES, NO ADS and NO LOGIN, everything is easy to access anytime because it is all stored on your iPhone and/or iPad. Finisher takes iPhone users to the next level with automatic running and cycling tracking from the iPhones motion chip. All your motions over 60 seconds long will be shown for you. Finisher recommends for all fitness workouts and training plans please consult a physician prior to engaging in any activity. Train at your own pace and consult a physician continuously during training to monitor your body for any injuries. Finisher was not created, produced or supported by a physician and does not take any liability or responsibility for any injuries or complications during training.

About

Python PTS

This advanced fitness app uses haptic and audio cues to keep you aware of workout times without needing to look at a screen. It intelligently adjusts timer speeds to push you harder and integrates with Apple Health to track vital metrics.

Highlights
  • Haptic and audio workout timers
  • Intelligent timer speed adjustments
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Apple Health integration
  • Heart rate tracking
  • Calorie and distance tracking
Features
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The most advanced Health and Fitness application in the world. Python PTS (Performance Training System) uses haptic and audio feedback patterns to keep users aware of the current time during their workouts, therefore removing the need for users to have to LOOK at the time. This is a groundbreaking feature that has forever changed the way training is done for swimmers, runners, weight lifters, and more. Python PTS is also baked with intelligence, and randomly speeds up its timer to keep users training harder. Users can choose from four difficulties to determine how fast their PTS timer will push them, or can opt to have regular speed. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Along with all of this, Python PTS integrates with Apple Health to allow users to view heart rate data, caloric data, distance data, steps taken, and swimming strokes taken during workouts. Download the most innovative concept for Health and Fitness software in the market, Python PTS.

Screenshots

Finisher4 screens
Python PTS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Python PTS at 100% against Finisher's 50%. Python PTS also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Finisher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads 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

Python PTS is free to download; Finisher costs $3.99 up front. Python PTS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Finisher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python PTS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Finisher's written reviews are positive against 100% of Python PTS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Finisher ships an update every 2 months, Python PTS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Finisher versus Python PTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinisherPython PTS
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (9 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarin ParisZachary Makar

Customer experience

Finisher

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Python PTS

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Finisher

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Python PTS

One-time1
  • Python PTS Unlock Key$4.99

Questions

Is Finisher free?
Finisher costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Python PTS free?
Python PTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Finisher or Python PTS?
Python PTS is rated higher. Finisher averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Python PTS averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Finisher or Python PTS have ads?
Neither Finisher nor Python PTS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Finisher or Python PTS?
Finisher ships an update every 2 months, and Python PTS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Finisher was updated on October 15, 2026 and Python PTS on October 9, 2026.

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