# Dev it vs Crown & Flint

The clearest difference is rating: Crown & Flint at 4.7 against Dev it's 3.0. Crown & Flint also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Dev it's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crown & Flint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dev it asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crown & Flint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crown & Flint has 15 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 92% of Crown & Flint's.

Dev it ships an update every 3 weeks, Crown & Flint every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dev it | Crown & Flint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-it-darkroom-timer/id1018458471/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crown-and-flint/id6459054973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **91.7% 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 | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dario Marcucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018458453) | [Katsudon Unipessoal Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127996349) |

## 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


### Crown & Flint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crown-and-flint/id6459054973)

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.

**Highlights:** Accurate light meter, Record camera and lens settings, Track film stock and metadata, Manage film collection lifecycle, Reference images for film identification, Optimized for left-handed operation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dev it free?

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

### Is Crown & Flint free?

Crown & Flint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dev it or Crown & Flint?

Crown & Flint is rated higher. Dev it averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Crown & Flint averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Dev it or Crown & Flint have ads?

Neither Dev it nor Crown & Flint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dev it or Crown & Flint?

Dev it ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crown & Flint every 9 days. Most recently, Dev it was updated on September 14, 2026 and Crown & Flint on August 22, 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.*