# Dev it vs Lightme

The clearest difference is rating: Lightme at 4.8 against Dev it's 3.0. Lightme also leads on ratings volume (101 vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Dev it's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dev it asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightme holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 101 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Dev it's written reviews are positive against 74% of Lightme's.

Dev it ships an update every 3 weeks, Lightme every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dev it | Lightme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-it-darkroom-timer/id1018458471/reviews) | **[4.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dario Marcucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018458453) | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) |

## What reviewers say

### Dev it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-it-darkroom-timer/id1018458471)

This app assists with analog film development by providing a database of film and developer combinations, customizable timers, and the ability to share and rate user-created recipes. Users can also create their own unique development formulas and agitation patterns.

**Highlights:** Film/developer combination database, Create custom combinations, Share and rate user recipes, Configurable timer, Time/temperature variations, Custom agitation schemas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308)

This app helps analog photographers meticulously track their film rolls, shots, and development processes. It allows for detailed logging of gear and consumables, with features for data visualization and export. Users can also manage film holders and add post-development notes with photos of final results.

**Highlights:** Log film rolls, shots, and development, Track gear and consumables, Data visualization with graphs/histograms, Data export in JSON/CSV formats, Manage large format film holders, Post-development notes with photos

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Cappuccino | $2.99 | per month |
| Focaccia Barese | $12.99 | per year |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | $29.99 | per year |
| Homemade Pizza party | $49.99 | per year |
| A smile :) | Free | one-time |
| Box of Prosecco | $59.99 | one-time |
| Fuel for my '90s camper | $119.99 | one-time |
| Terme for two | $239.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dev it free?

Dev it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dev it or Lightme?

Lightme is rated higher. Dev it averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lightme averages 4.8 from 101 ratings.

### Do Dev it or Lightme have ads?

Neither Dev it nor Lightme shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dev it or Lightme?

Dev it ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lightme every 9 days. Most recently, Dev it was updated on September 14, 2026 and Lightme on September 23, 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.*