Dev it vs Analog FilmStock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dev it
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.
- Film/developer combination database
- Create custom combinations
- Share and rate user recipes
- Configurable timer
- Time/temperature variations
- Custom agitation schemas
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Dev it! application will help you in analog films development. Main features are: - Large database with the most common films/developers combinations! - You can create, modify and delete your personal combinations! - You can SHARE your combinations with the users of Dev it and you can use combinations created by other users! - You can rate your favorite combinations! - Fully configurable timer. - Time/temperature variations. - Creation of custom agitation schemas. Icons provided by: http://www.visualpharm.com/
Analog FilmStock
This app helps analog photographers manage their film inventory, track loaded cameras, and monitor development status. It supports various film formats and offers smart search and filtering for easy organization. All data is stored locally on your device.
- Track film inventory by manufacturer, type, and format
- Scan DX codes or barcodes for easy film entry
- Monitor exposures, ISO, expiry dates, and storage
- Manage loaded films in cameras with a home screen widget
- Smart search and filtering capabilities
- Import/export data via CSV or JSON
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Analog FilmStock helps analog photographers manage their film fridge and keep track of whats loaded in the camera and whats ready to be developed. TRACK YOUR INVENTORY • Organize all your film stocks by manufacturer, type, format and individual rolls • NEW: Add you film by scanning the DX code of the canister or the barcode of the film packaging (works with 350+ different barcodes!) • Track exposures, ISO speed, expiry dates and storing situations • Support for 35mm, 120, 4x5++ and custom formats • 100+ Hand crafted film reminder cards for the most popular film stocks • Upload your own film reminder card and start a collection • Mark a film as frozen or in fridge to keep track on whats in your freezer • See your finished rolls and mark them to be developed/in development or as developed • Load films into your managed cameras - see whats loaded where and when LOADED FILMS WIDGET • Home screen widget shows your the film reminder card of your currently loaded films • Quickly access and swipe through your loaded films FEATURES • Smart search and filtering • Multi-format support (35mm, 120, 110, 4x5, 8x10, etc. and custom formats) • Expiry date tracking with visual indicators • Take photos of your own film reminder cards or upload them from your phones library • Built-in catalog of popular films, including 35mm cassette DX codes and packaging barcodes • Statistics and insides to your film collection • Import/Export from your existing excel sheet via CSV or Json file NO ADS • NO SUBSCRIPTIONS All your data stays on your device. No cloud sync, no tracking, no accounts needed. --- Support development with an optional one-time tip. FilmStock is free and will always stay free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Analog FilmStock at 4.3 against Dev it's 3.0. Analog FilmStock also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 63%) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). Dev it's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Analog FilmStock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dev it asks for nothing beyond the download.
Analog FilmStock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Dev it's written reviews are positive against 75% of Analog FilmStock's.
Dev it ships an update every 3 weeks, Analog FilmStock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dev it | Analog FilmStock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dario Marcucci | Jonas Halbe |
Customer experience
Dev it
Analog FilmStock
In-app purchases
Dev it
No in-app purchases
Analog FilmStock
- Buy Me a Coffee$1.99
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