# Darkroom Lab Timer vs Film Logbook

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darkroom Lab Timer | Film Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkroom-lab-timer/id1020149692/reviews) | **[4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/film-logbook-analog-tracker/id1520402017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freestyle Photo & Imaging](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786429988) | [Michael Steurer](https://appshunter.io/developer/984557127) |

## What reviewers say

### Darkroom Lab Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkroom-lab-timer/id1020149692)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Film Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/film-logbook-analog-tracker/id1520402017)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*