Comparison

Darkroom Lab Timer vs Film Logbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Darkroom Lab Timer

This advanced timer app is designed for photographic processes like C-41, E-6, and B&W. It offers customizable steps, separate agitation sequences, and helpful tools like a volume mixer and safelight simulation.

Highlights
  • Customizable steps
  • Separate agitation sequences
  • Process templates
  • Volume and dilution mixer
  • Safelight simulation
Features
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The Darkroom Lab Timer App is an advanced multi-phase timer designed for use with C-41, E-6, ECN-2, RA-4 and B&W photographic processes. Key Features: Up to 25 customizable steps Separate agitation sequences for each step Templates for easy configuration Volume and Dilution Mixer Safelight simulation modes

About

Film Logbook

This app helps film photographers meticulously organize their shooting process. It allows users to track every roll, frame, and setting, providing a structured workflow for documenting analog photography projects and refining shooting techniques.

Highlights
  • Manage film rolls with camera, lens, and film stock details
  • Log aperture, shutter speed, and exposure for each frame
  • Add reference images and tag frames
  • Mark double exposures and link related frames
  • Optional location tracking
  • Supports various film types and formats
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Film Logbook is a focused and reliable tool for keeping your film photography organized. Track every roll, every frame, and every setting so you always know what you shot and how you shot it. Whether you are documenting a long-term project, experimenting with exposure, or managing multiple cameras and film stocks, Film Logbook gives you a clear and structured workflow that fits naturally into the way you shoot analog. Use it while shooting to record the details that matter, and review your notes later when developing, scanning, or editing. No more guessing which film was loaded, what settings you used, or how a shot was composed. Main Features • Create and manage film rolls with camera, lens, film stock, ISO and custom notes • Log aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation and meter readings for each frame • Add reference images for quick visual reminders when reviewing your work • Mark double exposures and link related frames • Tag frames to highlight keepers, mistakes, experiments or anything important to you • Optional location tracking for frames and rolls • iCloud sync for a seamless workflow • Supports 35mm, 120, large format and many other film types and formats • Designed to be fast, clean and distraction-free Why Film Photographers Choose Film Logbook • A consistent and reliable place to document every roll • A practical companion for learning exposure and refining technique • Clear structure that helps you understand your shooting habits • No subscription required and no unnecessary complexity • Actively developed with a focus on stability and real-world use Film Logbook is built for photographers who want a dependable tool to support their analog workflow from the first frame to the last. Simple, precise, and designed for long-term use.

Screenshots

Darkroom Lab Timer4 screens
Film Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Film Logbook at Free against Darkroom Lab Timer's $8.99. Film Logbook also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). Darkroom Lab Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Film Logbook is free to download; Darkroom Lab Timer costs $8.99 up front. Film Logbook sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Darkroom Lab Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Film Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Darkroom Lab Timer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Film Logbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Darkroom Lab Timer ships an update every 11 months, Film Logbook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Darkroom Lab Timer versus Film Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarkroom Lab TimerFilm Logbook
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.2 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreestyle Photo & ImagingMichael Steurer

Customer experience

Darkroom Lab Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Film Logbook

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Darkroom Lab Timer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Film Logbook

One-time4
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$2.99
  • Large tip$4.99
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  • Buy Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Darkroom Lab Timer free?
Darkroom Lab Timer costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Film Logbook free?
Film Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Darkroom Lab Timer or Film Logbook?
Film Logbook is rated higher. Darkroom Lab Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Film Logbook averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Darkroom Lab Timer or Film Logbook have ads?
Neither Darkroom Lab Timer nor Film Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Darkroom Lab Timer or Film Logbook?
Darkroom Lab Timer ships an update every 11 months, and Film Logbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Darkroom Lab Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Film Logbook on November 4, 2026.

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