Best Chronodev alternatives: apps like Chronodev - Darkroom Timer

Whether you want more options like Chronodev or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Chronodev

DisparaTimer by Angel David Rodriguez

F-Stop Enlarger Timer

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

Photo Timers by Ari Jaaksi

For analog photographers

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

This app offers three specialized timers for analog photographers. Features include a long exposure timer with audible pulses, a parallel development timer for multiple tanks, and a dim darkroom timer with a touchless reset. Navigate between timers with simple swipes.

Darkroom Toolkit by Robert House

Film Developing & Formulas

Worth Considering

Precision reflected-light meterOn-device film stock libraryReciprocity failure correction

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

More apps like Chronodev

ProFilm Meter

by Scott Henderson

$14.99

This app acts as a comprehensive light meter and exposure toolkit for film photographers. It supports various film formats and calculates complex exposure adjustments like reciprocity failure and bellows compensation. Features include real-time metering, film stock libraries, and flash metering.

(1)

paid

DevelopFilm: Darkroom Lab

Film Developing & Timer

Official developing times databaseSmart timer with agitation guidanceFull process control adjustments

This app is a pocket darkroom companion for black-and-white film development. It offers official developing times, a smart timer with agitation guidance, and full process control. Track your film details and parameters in a built-in journal to refine your workflow and achieve consistent results.

(2)

freemium

Film Photography Viewfinder

App for analogue photographers

Digital viewfinder with custom focal lengthsLight meter with reciprocity failure compensationExposure log book

This app provides a digital viewfinder and light meter for film photographers. It includes tools for exposure calculation, reciprocity failure, depth of field, and format conversion, supporting various film formats.

(13)

free

Art of Foto

by NIKOLAY KOVALSKIY

Time calculator for film developmentBellows extension exposure compensation35mm format focal length conversion

This app assists film photographers with complex calculations for developing and shooting. It offers tools for time compensation, bellows extension, developer mixing, reciprocity failure, and real-time negative viewing. It also includes a viewfinder, process timer, light table, and exposure meter.

(17)

free

Frames: Film Photography Log

Track Analog Shots & EXIF Data

Log shot settings and EXIF dataAttach reference images to framesOrganize film rolls, cameras, and lenses

This app helps film photographers meticulously log every detail of their analog shots. It allows you to record frame settings, attach reference images, and organize your entire film library. The companion Mac app can embed this logged data directly into your scanned negatives as EXIF metadata.

free with in-app purchases

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Your digital analog assistant.

Crown & Flint

Accurate light meterRecord camera and lens settingsTrack film stock and metadata

This app helps analog photographers manage their film, track camera settings, and meter light accurately. It allows users to record detailed metadata for each shot and organize their film collection from purchase to archival. The interface is optimized for ease of use, even for left-handed operation.

free with in-app purchases

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Offline film development chartMulti-step timer with sound notificationsCustomizable agitation schemes

Massive Dev Chart Timer

Film Developing Tool

$9.99

This app provides an offline film development chart and a multi-step timer for photographers. It includes customizable agitation, darkroom themes, and support for various developing and fixing steps. It also offers automated compensation for development time and temperature.

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paid