Best Dev it alternatives: apps like Dev it - darkroom timer

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
7 free apps
Updated October 2026

Dev it is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Dev it

DevelopFilm: Darkroom Lab#1

DevelopFilm: Darkroom Lab by Aleksandrs Bertulis

Film Developing & Timer
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

2.5(4 ratings)
$1.99In-App Purchases
#48in Photo & Video
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This app helps film photographers calculate exposure compensation for reciprocity failure. It offers a standard version for basic calculations and a pro version with advanced features like note-taking and custom film databases. It also includes an exposure timer and filter compensation tools.

3.7😐(54 ratings)
$9.99
#44in Photo & Video
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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.

What We Love

  • 📚 Comprehensive film and developer database
  • ⏱️ Reliable timer with agitation reminders
  • 🎯 Easy-to-use interface for darkroom work
  • 🌙 Darkroom mode with red/black display
  • ✏️ Customizable development times and profiles
  • 🔄 Temperature-time conversion calculator
  • 💾 Ability to save custom formulas
  • 📖 Extensive reference data in portable format

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Black and white film only (no color film support)
  • 🐛 Recent update broke HC110 dilution display
  • 🐛 App crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
  • 💰 Price point ($8.99-$11.99) for limited functionality
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality for films
  • 📱 iPad version significantly inferior to iPhone
  • ⚠️ Missing many common film stocks
  • 🔧 Limited customization of process step names
  • 📵 Timer doesn't run in background (iOS 8+)
  • 💡 Rigid preset steps without full flexibility

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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.

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Art of Foto
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This app acts as a light meter and exposure calculator for various photographic techniques, including pinhole, view camera, and wet-plate. It offers features like reciprocity compensation, built-in timers, and the ability to save camera and film settings.

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