Best Darkroom Companion alternatives: apps like Darkroom Companion: Dev Timer

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like Darkroom Companion? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Darkroom Companion

FilmDev: Darkroom Timer#1

FilmDev: Darkroom Timer by SEONYONG LEE

Film develop timer & recipes
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.0(1 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a multi-stage timer for film development, featuring a darkroom-safe screen, configurable agitation cues, and temperature compensation. It allows users to save custom recipes and log development sessions.

DevClock#2

DevClock by 思圆 潘

Darkroom timer for film
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This app assists with black-and-white film development in a darkroom. It allows users to create custom timers, follow step-by-step development processes, and view information in low light with a red mode. Features include local notifications and Live Activities for timer status.

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myDarkroom: Film Development
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Safelight Darkroom Timer
Safelight Darkroom Timer
Safelight Darkroom Timer
Exposure by F-Stop
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This app assists analog darkroom printers with exposure calculations, timed print workflows, and saving successful print setups. It features a darkroom-friendly timer with customizable themes and sound, an F-Stop Calculator for exposure adjustments, and the ability to save and manage print sessions.

Darkroom-friendly timer with large controlsF-Stop Calculator for exposure changesSave and manage print sessions
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
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Darkroom Toolkit
Darkroom Toolkit
Darkroom Toolkit
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📷 Photo & Video
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FilmDevMate
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Film dev recipes, timer & map
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Grain Film Toolkit
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Grain Film Toolkit
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Agitate: Film Dev Timer
Agitate: Film Dev Timer
Agitate: Film Dev Timer
Darkroom timer, B&W to E-6
Free

This app provides a reliable timer for home film development, supporting black and white, C-41, and E-6 processes. It features a unique clock that records step completion, not just countdowns, ensuring accuracy even after interruptions. Designed for darkroom use with safelight mode and intuitive controls.

Accurate timekeeping that records step completionSafelight mode with red screen and low brightnessFull screen button for easy operation in the dark
📷 Photo & Video
(3)
free with in-app purchases